Join Our Future Energy Landscapes Workshop!
This summer, SWaCS has been exploring the potential for a Community Energy (CE) project in our area. Community Energy projects empower communities by giving them control over how their energy is generated, bringing benefits to local businesses, organisations, and residents.
We’ve been in discussions with Energise South Downs, one of the 400 non-profit organisations across the UK, to organise a workshop called Future Energy Landscapes. This workshop will be held in the coming months and will focus on gathering residents’ ideas and opinions on creating a local renewable energy project. If developing a project within our area isn’t feasible, we’ll also consider ways to join an existing scheme nearby.
These projects are usually locally owned, non-profit organisations that produce renewable energy and help reduce carbon emissions.
We Need Your Input!
We are not experts, so we’d greatly appreciate your thoughts and ideas. If you’re interested in taking part in the Future Energy Landscapes workshop, please contact us.
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A forest community’s battle for affordable clean energy
This inspiring video shows how a local community can come together to work for affordable, clean energy to power their homes.
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What is community energy?
Community energy means local ownership and control of solar panels and wind turbines. Usually not for profit, using excess profits to benefit the community.
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Boost for green energy in Hampshire with £1.5m funding
Lower energy bills could be enjoyed by more people in the future as communities are empowered to lead climate change initiatives.
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Energise South Downs
Energise South Downs is a community partner for the delivery of sustainable energy solutions in the South Downs National Park and surrounding areas.
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Free solar panel support for Winchester community organisations
Free solar panel support for Winchester community organisations
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Overwhelming demand for solar panels on community buildings
The project, Community Solar Support Scheme, offers support to community groups with buildings such as community centres, village halls, scout huts, churches and other buildings used by local communities.
