Since the first installation in 2015, ECOE’s solar panels have saved the sites they are installed on £279,892. These savings have contributed to the long-term sustainability of the buildings. The amount saved each year has increased due to two factors. First, we installed two new sites in 2020, at The Beacon Community Centre and Westbank. […]
31/05/2026
ECOE launches open share offer
ECOE is launching an open share offer so that new members can join, something that hasn’t been possible since our original share offer closed in 2015. We intend to use all the new share capital to: Develop, install and operate new solar PV installations, when suitable sites have been identified Replace capital returned to current […]
31/05/2026
Meet the new director at ECOE: Radhika Mohan
ECOE creates not only the future of clean energy in Exeter, but also a different vision of doing business, as a central part of our local community. As such, when we get a new director, we let everyone know. Today, we’re delighted to introduce our new finance director, Radhika Mohan. Read on to find out […]
23/03/2026
ECOE community fund awards £7,710 to eight local groups
Exeter Community Energy (ECOE) is delighted to have awarded £7,710 in grants to eight local groups to help them reduce their climate impact. ECOE’s community fund provides grants to groups in and near Exeter working to save energy, reduce reliance on fossil fuels and/or enhance social equity and justice within the community. The fund draws […]
08/03/2026
Wanted: Compliance Director and Volunteers
ECOE has assessed its resourcing needs having refocused on our renewable energy generation activity and completed the transition of our energy advice work to a different charity. We’re looking for help in two areas: Volunteer Directors and Volunteers. Find details of the different roles below. The specification documents contain details for how to apply, you […]
05/01/2026
Here’s how ECOE’s faring after 2025’s transition
As the sun rises over our panels in early 2026, Exeter Community Energy is in a very different position from how we started 2025. We completed the transfer of our former energy advice activities to a new charity, Sustainable Community Solutions, in November 2025. You can read the reasons for this decision here. One of […]
03/01/2026
Call for applications for 2025/2026 ECOE Community Fund grants
After a successful seventh round of ECOE’s Community Fund, it is now open for applications again. The fund is available for local community projects to apply for financing that help to address the climate emergency and promote social justice. This time, for 2025/2026 we have at least £7,700 available. This is £5,000 from ECOE’s surplus […]
27/08/2025
Rewatch the ECOE AGM for 2024-2025, conducted on September 17th
Exeter Community Energy (ECOE) held its Annual General Meeting on September 17 at the Exeter Community Centre in the Northernhay room and on Zoom, from 6:30-8pm. The meeting was late in the year because of the ongoing work transitioning ECOE’s Healthy Homes activities to a charity, which is nearing its conclusion. We discussed the progress […]
04/08/2025
Meet the new person at ECOE: Dan Grey
ECOE tackles climate change while reducing electricity bills and helping the local community, a much-needed positive in today’s world. We like to keep you updated when we get a new team member. Today, we’re very pleased to introduce our new Operations and Maintenance Coordinator, Dan Grey. Read on to find out more about him! What […]
12/05/2025
ECOE warm buildings and hearts with our latest community fund outcomes
Exeter Community Energy (ECOE) is delighted to have awarded £5495.62 in grants to four local groups to help them deliver lower-carbon, lower-cost heating in their buildings. ECOE’s community fund provides grants to groups in and near Exeter working to save energy, reduce reliance on fossil fuels and/or enhance social equity and justice within the community. […]
