Be part of the energy revolution
Join us to celebrate the launch of Energise South Downs’ first share offer! The event will include a screening of We the Power – Patagonia’s inspiring film on Europe’s citizen-led energy movement – plus powerful talks on renewable energy, local impact, and how you can own a stake in Hampshire’s green future. We’d love for […]
Your chance to invest in Hampshire’s renewable energy generation
Energise South Downs announces it’s first community investment opportunity to power Hampshire businesses and communities with rooftop solar On 8 July, Energise South Downs, a non-profit community energy co-operative, will launch its first share offer (community investment opportunity) to raise £302,000 for three rooftop solar installations in Hampshire. The projects aim to generate 270,000 kWh […]
How we are using the LENZA tool
Launched in October 2023, the Local Energy Net Zero Accelerator (LENZA) is a geospatial planning platform developed for SSEN, powered by Advanced Infrastructure Technology Ltd. LENZA provides a digital tool to support strategic energy planning through the digitisation of relevant energy data, assisting distribution network operators, local authorities and other stakeholders to work in collaboration […]
Energise South Downs is growing!
Thanks to National Lottery players, Community Energy South has been awarded £1.5m from The National Lottery Community Fund to deliver its Community Energy People project over three years. This project will accelerate the growth of the sector and enable eleven community energy groups across 11 counties to employ people, recruit volunteers and deliver more projects, faster. We are delighted to say that we are one of the first […]
Regen’s Power of Places Report
We love this graphic, from Regen’s latest paper, Power of Places, which draws on insights from systematic literature reviews and engagement with 15 local authority and community energy stakeholders to highlight the significant opportunities of local energy presents. You can read the full report here. Local energy provides immense value to people, places and the […]
Energise South Downs Announced as Finalist in the Community Energy England Awards 2024
Energise South Downs is thrilled to announce that we have been shortlisted as a finalist for Community Energy Organisation of the Year (Small to Medium) in the prestigious Community Energy England Awards 2024! This recognition celebrates our commitment to advancing sustainable energy and the positive impact we’re creating within our community and beyond. The annual […]
The Community Energy State of the Sector Report 2024
The Community Energy State of the Sector research provides the most comprehensive and inclusive review of community energy in the UK, in collaboration with Community Energy Wales and Community Energy Scotland. The 2024 research has just been published which focuses on progress made in both 2022 and 2023. It contains a high level overview summary […]
ESD at the Rooftop Solar Conference 2024
On 14th June we were proud to speak at the inaugural Rooftop Solar Conference 2024. Organised by The Centre for the South, the conference explored the vital role rooftop solar energy plays in achieving net zero, tackling the climate crisis and protecting the landscapes and green spaces of Hampshire. Ollie Pendred from Community Energy South […]
Future Energy Landscapes in Alton
Energise South Downs, along with Energy Alton and Alton Climate Action Network, hosted a Future Energy Landscapes workshop in Alton on 15th May ’24 to attendees from the local area, including some district and town councillors. It gave participants an opportunity to consider what Alton’s local energy needs are, what aspects of their local community […]
Future Energy Landscapes on Shine Radio
Ten new workshops taking place across the South Downs Supported by East Hampshire District Council and the South Downs National Park Authority, Energise South Downs are hosting a roadshow of workshops to discover the types and scale of renewable energy that could meet the needs of local people. Drawing on data and research attendees will […]