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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Bristol’s brimming with new community energy projects ⚡️🌞 Join us with Ethex to shape how we power up the next wave of clean energy projects – and get more people on board. 📅 10 July, 12–1pm, online. Let’s grow this together. RSVP 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/getting-th...

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Getting the word out to help BEC grow

Hey BEC members! Join us online to help us grow our reach and attract more investor members

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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Come and hear the Climate Choir Movement sing a song of praise for our solar installation on the roof of Easton Community Centre 🎶 "We thought we’d celebrate BEC and advertise their free solar scheme by doing what we do best - singing!" - Musical Director Kai Honey. Well cor - what a lovely bunch!

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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

We love to see community energy getting the attention it deserves🤩 @briznrgcoop.bsky.social helped Latcham triple their solar panels, from 400 to 1,276, at zero upfront cost 💸 ✅ Cheaper bills ✅ 542 tonnes of CO₂ saved ✅ A greener future powered by community energy What’s not to love? 💚

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Community energy group link-up allows print firm to press ahead with green future - South West

More than 1,250 panels will save 542 tonnes of carbon over 25 years

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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Who else is joining for Festival of Sustainable Business?! The event aims to inspire solutions for people to grow biz into the net zero future. What better place to host it than @bristolbeacon.bsky.social, home to one of our community-owned solar arrays! www.festivalofsustainablebusiness.co.uk

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Festival of Sustainable Business 2025 | Net Zero Growth Awaits

Unlock business growth by transitioning to net zero with clarity, confidence, and resilience at the Festival of Sustainable Business in Bristol. #FoSB

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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Join our very own @marianne-brown.bsky.social for her talk at Hay Festival 📚 She'll be discussing her newly released book 'The Shetland Way' with fellow author Alice Mah. Get your tickets! www.hayfestival.com/p-23669-mari...

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Marianne Brown and Alice Mah talk to Patrick Barkham - Hay Festival

The environmental researcher and the professor of environmental studies compare their experiences of personal and climate grief.

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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Join us on 3 June at Bookhaus Bristol for an evening of storytelling and community action. Our very own Marianne, author of The Shetland Way, will discuss energy, identity, and grassroots responses to the climate crisis. Get your tickets here: www.bookhausbristol.com/events/#e130...

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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

The magic of community energy isn't in the simple act of clean energy production - it's the ripples that spread out from it! We've delivered over £440,000 in direct funding to community projects that have transformed lives across the city...and we're not stopping any time soon!

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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Woweeeee! 🏆 Our Bridport Co-Housing project has just swept the boards at the RIBA South West & Wessex awards! Congrats to everyone involved. What a concept and what an achievement in delivery! www.architecture.com/awards-and-c...

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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

In 2011 a small group of Bristolians got together and decided to make a difference. Fast forward to 2025 and we're now a fully staffed organisation producing enough clean energy to power the equivalent of 3,500 homes per year. Stay tuned - some exciting projects to announce soon!

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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

ABOUT TIME! From 2027, all new homes in England will come with solar panels as standard 🌞🏠 Cheaper bills. Greener power. Less faff later. Big win for homeowners...and the climate! What do you think? 👇 www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Solar panels to be fitted on all new-build homes in England by 2027

Government to press ahead with net zero plans as Keir Starmer rejects Tony Blair’s criticisms of climate policy

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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

1/3 💡 Funding alert for community energy projects in the West of England! The Megawatt Community Energy Fund is now open - offering up to £4,000 for initiatives that cut energy use, lower bills, and drive social impact. Deadline: Thurs 29 May 2025 👇

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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Bristol Energy Network is teaming up with @Energy Local – changing how we use and share electricity. Join the online session to: ✅ Learn how the model works ✅ See it in action ✅ Explore starting a local energy club in Bristol Cheaper, cleaner, local power. 🌱 events.humanitix.com/introduction...

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Introduction to Energy Local: Powering Communities with Clean, Affordable and Local Energy

Get tickets on Humanitix - Introduction to Energy Local: Powering Communities with Clean, Affordable and Local Energy hosted by Bristol Energy Network. Online. Tuesday 6th May 2025. Find event informa...

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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Know a school, business or community building in the Bristol area with a big roof? We’re offering FREE solar PV installations - you get cheaper, greener energy, and we grow local community-owned power. ☀️⚡️ 📣 We’re on the lookout NOW - tag someone or apply: bristolenergy.coop/rooftop-sola...

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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Congrats to our collaborators CEPRO for their award for 'Whole Energy System Innovation' at the Community Energy Awards 2025 🥳 Our project at Water Lilies effectively turns the housing development into a self contained electricity microgrid - producing AND storing their own clean power ⚡💡

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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Last week, our CEO Helen Martin represented us at Westminster, championing community-led renewables. Community voices at the table aren't just important - they're transformative. When communities lead, we drive real change toward net zero! 🌿⚡️

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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

🚀 Huge congrats to our co-founder Andy O’Brien on his Net Zero Pioneer nomination at the Clean Energy Awards 2025! ⚡️ From launching over 20 community energy projects to shaping the sector, he’s been a true force for good for Bristol & beyond. Well deserved, Andy! 🎉 #NetZeroPioneer #CommunityEnergy

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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

It's award season 💅 We've been shortlisted for Regen’s Green Energy Awards 2025! 🎉 Our Future Energy Landscapes project (with the heroes at @hello-cse.bsky.social) puts local people's voices at the centre of shaping their energy future. Read more about it: bristolenergy.coop/future-energ...

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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

They profit. We pay the price. But here in Bristol, we’re taking back control. Community-owned renewables put power where it belongs – with people, not polluters. The future is local. Check out what we’re building in our city: bristolenergy.coop/projects/

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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Want public support for climate action? Then do it right. From pylons to low-traffic zones, people push back when decisions are imposed. If we work WITH communities, they’ll help drive the transition forward. From @marianne-brown.bsky.social in @theecologist.org theecologist.org/2025/feb/13/...

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Power lines

Labour must embrace community ownership to achieve net zero.

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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

🎙️ On @bcfmradio.bsky.social’s One Love One Planet, Willow & Chris from CHEESE joined Marianne to talk insulation—cutting bills & tackling the climate crisis. Chris even shared a song he wrote for his daughter’s school! Got an eco-project to share? Get in touch! 📩 marianne.brown@bristolenergy.coop

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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

🚨 Job alert at Bristol Energy Network! 🚨 They’re looking for an enthusiastic Community Energy Manager to help drive local energy action and put communities at the heart of the just transition. £28K-£30K. Apply by midnight, 25th Feb 👉 bristolenergynetwork.org.uk/work-with-us

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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

How do we win hearts and minds for renewables while addressing reasonable fears in the community? Our very own Marianne shared her perspective on BBC Radio 4, discussing her recently published book, The Shetland Way. Check out the thought provoking interview: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

We all know that AI has its issues when it comes to energy consumption...but what positives might it bring for how we interact with energy? From smart grid management to dynamic pricing, this is an article well worth reading! 🥸 www.slaughterandmay.com/horizon-scan...

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Duelling Dynamics: insights into the AI-Energy Transition Nexus

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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Have you met our friends over at @thriverenewables.bsky.social ? They're doing incredible things across the UK - backing innovative renewable energy projects that include the country's first geothermal project. Not to mention our partner's in a community-owned battery project here in Bristol!

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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

We need to stop subsidising the burning of wood. It's not sustainable, it's not clean and it's certainly not 'renewable' energy. It's beyond time we ditch Drax 🙅‍♂️ www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Burning wood for power not necessary for UK’s energy goals, analysis finds

Experts say UK should stop biomass burning as electricity sector decarbonisation by 2030 can be achieved without it

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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

The best antidote to Big Bad News? Local action! 💪 That's the beauty of community energy: action where you can feel empowered. Contributing to the clean energy transition and seeing benefits on a local level. 🌳⚡ Find out what we're busy with 👇 bristolenergy.coop

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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

How come renewable ⚡ is cheaper than ever...but electricity prices keep rising?! 📈 In the UK we operate marginal pricing, where the most expensive source of ⚡ sets the price for everything else. This means that when gas prices rise, we have to pay every other producer the same cost. Not ideal! 👎

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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Don't be fooled by the negative headline - this is something to be SERIOUSLY excited about! Bristol City Council are working on a way to buy ⚡ from local community energy groups - including us! This means long term contract security AND £ savings for the local area 😀 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Council barred from buying energy from community groups

Plans to buy locally generated power may breach government guidelines.

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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

We're back, and we have a LOT to be excited about! Last year we received fresh investment from almost 350 of you - funding that'll enable us to roll out bigger, shinier, carbon busting projects💡 We can't wait to share our plans for 2025...stay tuned!

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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

From bingo to knitting clubs, Avonmouth Community Centre is a lifeline for locals 🧶 But an old, draughty building needs work. Thanks to upgrades funded by our Megawatt Community Energy grant, they're keeping the heat in & community spirit alive! 🔥 👇👀 bristolenergy.coop/its-the-peop...

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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

We're proud to support People's Republic of Stokes Croft ❤️ Anyone who knows Bristol community knows these guys - artists, activists and die-hard advocates. Due to their successful grant application - they'll now be able to save £s on their energy bills! bristolenergy.coop/standing-up-...

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Standing up for Bristol's street art - Bristol Energy Cooperative

Walk into the back rooms of the ceramics studio at the People’s Republic of Stokes Croft (PRSC) and you may discover the largest number of blue […]

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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

It's not ALL bad news right now 👀 Records are tumbling for clean energy produced and electric vehicles being sold across the globe. Coupled with our own progress on clean energy sites right here in Bristol...there's plenty to be optimistic about!

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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

🚨Under 24 hrs left to be part of Bristol's green transformation🚨 Our share offer will close at midnight tonight, so if you've been planning to invest and become a member, make sure you join today! 👉 triodoscrowdfunding....

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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Tomorrow is your LAST CHANCE to be part of investing clean, community-owned energy projects in Bristol for years to come ⌛️🌎 Can you help us to fund the biggest environmental and community impact possible? triodoscrowdfunding....

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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

We've hit over £500,000 in investment! This means more clean energy projects across Bristol - but there's still 2 days left to help us make an even bigger impact! Be part of Bristol's green transformation through impactful community energy projects 👉www.triodoscrowdfund...

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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Invest before THIS SATURDAY to help: 🏠Power a further 300 homes in Bristol (bringing the total to 3.8k) 🌍Save 1k tonnes of CO2 💰Reinvest £130k into community projects Become part of Bristol’s green energy transformation here 👉 www.triodoscrowdfund...

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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

We want to hear from YOU 🫵 With the landscape of renewable ⚡ shifting faster than ever, we want to know what Bristol's priorities are. How do we make energy fairer? How do we engage people more effectively. Let us know and be in with a chance of winning a prize! bristolenergy.coop/fill-in-our-...

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Fill in our survey and help shape BEC’s future - Bristol Energy Cooperative

What kind of things are important to you when considering becoming a member? What do you think should be BEC’s priority? These are some of the […]

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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Help shape the future of Bristol Energy Network! Our friends at BEN host their AGM on Thursday 28 November at 6pm. RSVP and hear about the important work they do for our city. events.humanitix.com/bristol-ener...

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Bristol Energy Network AGM 2024

Get tickets on Humanitix - Bristol Energy Network AGM 2024 hosted by Bristol Energy Network. Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, St Paul's, Bristol BS2 8PE, UK. Thursday 28th November 2024. Find...

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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

While imperfect, we're still getting used to a government that's up for talking ambition on climate policy! Clean energy and climate action are two sides of the same coin that can provide people with genuine hope for the future. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Keir Starmer to unveil ambitious new UK climate goal at Cop29

Exclusive: Target is 81% emissions cut compared with 1990, but activists say it must be backed by plan of action

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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 08/11/2024

Congratulations to our Megawatt Grand Fund recipients! We're proud to be able to distribute over £30,000 to community groups doing such important work. Read more about the important work these groups are doing 👇 bristolenergy.coop/powering-the...

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Powering the community through our grants - Bristol Energy Cooperative

From supporting the installation of solar panels on a community building to helping prisoners gain qualifications as bike mechanics – this is part of what community […]

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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 29/10/2024

A massive thank you to the 500+ of our members who voted at last week's AGM. It's a sign of how invested this community is that they show up in this way year after year. For anyone who missed it, you can find the presentation & recording here 👇 bristolenergy.coop/members/

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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 22/10/2024

Save the date: our AGM is on 24th October at 7pm! This is your chance to help shape BEC's future - vote, elect directors, and give feedback on our plans. All welcome, but only members vote (there's still time to invest!) Register here via Eventbrite 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bristol-en...

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Bristol Energy Cooperative Annual General Meeting 2024

Join our AGM to hear about what has been happening this year at BEC & look ahead at what's to come. Members will be voting on key decisions.

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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 22/08/2024

Investing in our share offer is investing in a sustainable future… 🌍 For our planet 🤝For our communities 💰For our fuel security Don’t sleep on safeguarding our future & invest today!

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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 19/08/2024

Did you hear about our new solar project for a charity that saves lives? We’ve installed 560 panels for GWAAC, powering the equivalent of 63 homes & cutting bills by £7.5k. To help fund more projects like this, we need your support 👇 www.triodoscrowdfund... www.youtube.com/watc...

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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 18/08/2024

Community energy is about making real difference🤝 Look at Empire Fighting Chance who can better support the young people they coach thanks to the £1.3k they save on energy bills a year through their solar panels☀️ This is what's possible when we work together! youtu.be/Bo8X9GchwRA

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Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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Bristol Energy Cooperative @briznrgcoop.bsky.social · 17/08/2024

Will you help us build a clean power station on Bristol’s roofs? This will enable us to power an extra 300 homes, saving 1000 tonnes of CO2 and redirecting £130,000 into community projects 🙌 Get involved 👇 www.triodoscrowdfund...

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