Powering our communities fund

Powering our Communities Fund case studies 2018-2019

Cold to Cosy Alston

Led by Alston Moor Community Energy, this project will provide a wide range of energy efficiency and domestic energy improvements, to help address fuel poverty and support vulnerable customers.

Eco Warriors

The Eco Warriors project gave the boys and girls of Burnley Boys and Girls Club the knowledge and skills to reduce their own carbon footprint and to become eco warriors in their community.

Warm Homes for All

A new user-led approach has delivered energy efficiency measures to households, particularly those in fuel poverty, developed in partnership with Carbon Co-op, the local authority, the community and local suppliers.

Cut Fuel, Save Money

Bi-lingual energy efficiency advice and tools has helped to reduce fuel poverty for the Kashmiri community in Rochdale.

Community-owned energy supply

A business case has been developed for community-owned energy assets to supply a new housing development in Burneside, Cumbria for the benefit of the whole village.

Electronic displays for solar generation

Oldham Community Power have installed electronic displays at four schools with community-owned solar panels which show the children how they work and engage them on energy issues.

Power in the City

The Power in the City project will produce three podcasts to engage listeners on energy issues and inspire them to reduce their carbon footprint.

Community Energy Start-up

This project will explore the potential for implementing solar power and help local communities to better understand and map their carbon footprints.

Community Centre Energy Reduction Action

This project will complete a 12-year refurbishment of a Cumbrian community centre with the purchase of a new smart LED lighting system.

Energy Savers

A community energy group is planning to expand the reach of its solar panel schemes installed in local schools, by offering energy efficiency advice to pupils and parents.

Zero Carbon Electric Homes

This project will examine the feasibility of powering homes in the North Lancashire village of Halton-with-Aughton from 100% community-owned, renewable energy schemes.

POSH Bites

The POSH Bites project will give young people from across the North West the chance to make eco-friendly films and spread the word about energy efficiency.