Hundreds to save money on energy bills thanks to shared solar project with removals firm
A community energy project involving two neighbouring family businesses in Petersfield will see 200 park home residents save money on their energy bills.
The project will see rooftop solar on warehouses at removals firm Reeves of Petersfield Ltd, which trades as Britannia Reeves, provide power to 140 park homes on the neighbouring Broadway Park site - as well as meeting the electricity needs of the business. The funding for the project came via Energise South Downs, which runs primarily on investment from local people.
Olympic gold medallist backs new solar investment drive as Energise South Downs launches Community Share Offer to 'Power up Hampshire'
Today, Energise South Downs (ESD), a not-for-profit co-operative, launches its first community share offer. The offer goes live on impact investment platform Ethex, aiming to raise £302,000 to fund three new community-owned solar installations. The initiative promises a double win: helping cut carbon emissions while reducing energy costs for local businesses and communities.
Community energy project powers up with chance for locals to invest in solar
A Hampshire-based energy co-operative is giving local people the chance to invest in clean power – while earning a fair return.
Energise South Downs, a non-profit organisation, is launching its first community share offer on July 8, aiming to raise £302,000 to fund rooftop solar panels at three well-known sites across the region: Hayling Island Sailing Club, Britannia Reeves in Petersfield, and Energique in Alton.
Local community energy organisation raises £302,000 for rooftop solar installations in just 10 Days
Energise South Downs, a Petersfield-based community energy organisation has successfully raised £302,000 through its first-ever community share offer hosted on ethical investment platform Ethex – reaching its target in just 10 days. Energise South Downs is supporting the transition to renewables through locally owned energy infrastructure, ensuring that profits are kept within the community.
Britannia Reeves Rooftop Solar Farm
Britannia Reeves of Petersfield are participating in a major community energy project with Broadway park and Energise South Downs to build a solar farm on the roofs of their warehouses and use it to power residents homes.
Managing Director Andy Shotbolt told us about the project.
Energising the South Downs
Community energy schemes help to deliver carbon reduction and energy security along with reduced and more predictable costs. Energise South Downs is working around our community to reduce carbon, and save money.
Phill Humphries spoke to Catriona Cockburn and Katherine Thomson about their current projects.
Thousands of UK households to get 'lower energy bills' thanks to National Lottery payouts
Thousands of UK households will get lower energy bills as a result of a National Lottery funding injection. £1.5m National Lottery funding is being handed out - aimed at accelerating community-led energy projects in the south of England.
Future Energy Landscapes in Clanfield
Energise South Downs hosted a workshop on locally generated renewable energy sources on Monday 30th September at Clanfield Memorial Hall. Phill Humphries was there to hear all about it and talk to local residents.
Do you want to find out more about locally generated renewable energy?
Energise South Downs are hosting the first of their workshops on renewable energy.
Supported by South Downs National Park and East Hampshire District Council, they will explore the types and scale of renewable energy that could meet the needs of local people within their area.
Drawing on data and research, they explore what be feasible and communities feel is acceptable.