Climate Change
Why local councils are key to zero carbon
If the UK is to achieve the goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050 then town and city councils will have to implement an effective local decarbonisation strategy
Activities
Case study | Solar PV and energy efficiency at Hollingdean Community Centre
Partnering with the Hollingdean Community Centre The Hollingdean Community Centre is located in one of the Brighton’s most diverse and vibrant wards but also one of its poorest. It is managed by the Hollingdean Development Trust – a charity dedicated to addressing issues of poverty, deprivation and education within the Read more…
Case Studies
Case Study | Air source heat pump and underfloor heating at the Unity Centre, Lewes
When the Unity Centre took over the Old Turkish Baths in Lewes the property was just an empty shell. BHESCo were engaged to design a new low carbon heating and lighting system, which was financed through a combination of grants funding and community fundraising
Community
Why the UK has an energy efficiency challenge, and how community energy groups can help
For decades the UK has ignored the need to improve the energy efficiency of our homes. As energy costs reach record levels and interest in energy saving increases, community energy groups can play a vital role in supporting local residents to insulate their homes
Community
How can community energy groups help the UK become net zero by 2030?
A thriving community energy sector will play a vital role in supporting the UK to achieve its net zero carbon emissions targets by 2030.