Explore the growing impact of urban heat islands in Brighton & Hove and how extreme heat affects communities unequally. Discover how greener neighbourhoods and community energy can help build a cooler, fairer and more resilient city.
Brighton & Hove Energy Services Co-operative (BHESCo) are partnering with Saltdean Climate Action Network to prepare a Decarbonisation Plan for the area.
After years of operating on the margins, community energy in the UK is finally stepping into the spotlight. Backed by up to £1 billion from Great British Energy, the Local Power Plan promises to remove long-standing financial and regulatory barriers and support over 1,000 local clean energy projects by 2030. But will it truly empower communities — and what does it mean for organisations like BHESCo that have been delivering grassroots energy solutions since 2013?
The UK government has launched its biggest ever home upgrade programme, investing £15 billion to make homes warmer, healthier, and cheaper to run. This guide breaks down what the Warm Homes Plan offers, who’s eligible, and how to apply.
In 2026, BHESCo is set to expand solar-powered communities, support households facing rising energy costs, and help Sussex businesses go greener. From neighbourhood decarbonisation to innovative clean energy projects, we’re powering a fairer, more sustainable future for people and communities across the region.