Ovingdean Decarbonisation Project
Ovingdean Community Energy (OCE) have partnered with Brighton & Hove Energy Services Co-operative (BHESCo) to prepare a Decarbonisation Plan for the village, following on the feedback we received from residents.
Through engagement with Ovingdean residents, we will develop a roadmap to become a carbon neutral community aligning with Brighton and Hove’s ambition for the city in an affordable and cost-effective way that benefits everyone.
The roadmap will look at how to build community-owned renewable energy generation such as onshore wind and solar power as well as ways to reduce carbon emissions from heating and transport. We will also provide advice sessions and workshops for households wishing to reduce carbon emissions in their home and look at establishing a community benefit fund that can pay for biodiversity and socially oriented improvements in the village.
UPDATE: September 2024
BHESCo have completed the first phase of our decarbonisation study.
Click the buttons below to download the executive summary (3 pages) or the full decarbonisation report (91 pages)
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Download our free guide on how to decarbonise your home
As part of our programme to design a decarbonisation pathway for Ovingdean Village, BHESCo have designed a booklet packed with information on the home improvements that will increase comfort, lower bills, and reduce carbon emissions.
Are you interested in making energy improvements to your home?
As part of the Ovingdean Decarbonisation Programme we are looking for homeowners in the area who are interested in partnering with BHESCo to install solar panels and improve energy efficiency.
If this sounds like you, please complete the form below:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who are Brighton & Hove Energy Services Co-operative (BHESCo)?
BHESCo is a social enterprise which has developed more than sixty low-carbon energy projects since 2015. Most projects are financed at no upfront cost using a ‘Pay As You Save’ finance model. BHESCo has raised nearly £2million of investment from more than 400 co-operative members and investors. BHESCo prepared an energy survey for the Village Hall in 2020 and has been supporting Ovingdean Community Energy since January 2022.
Where has the funding for this project come from?
Ovingdean Community Energy and BHESCo successfully applied for funding from the Community Energy Fund, which is provided by the UK Government and administered by the Greater Southeast Net Zero Hub. This grant funding is for the purpose of preparing a plan to decarbonise the village of Ovingdean, something that was requested following a community meeting held at St Wulfrans church in November 2022.
Why is this project taking place in Ovingdean?
Ovingdean Village is an ideal location for a decarbonisation plan, as an essential part of the Neighbourhood plan.
The area has great potential for both solar power and wind power. Ovingdean is an area with roughly 85% home-ownership where around one in five homes is not connected to the gas grid.
Ovingdean has a rich history of being active in sustainability programmes, including the Ovingdean Green Festival, a Plastic Free focus group, and St Wulfrans Eco Church.
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