Get training to advise people in your area on cutting bills and carbon emissions

The rising cost of energy is at the forefront of many Devon households’ minds right now. Further price increases are likely before winter arrives again. Meanwhile, residents want to help reduce carbon emissions. However, it can be tricky to know where to turn for advice and how to make the most efficient energy savings in […]

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Come to our AGM at 6pm on July 6th!

Exeter Community Energy (ECOE) held its 2022 Annual General Meeting at 6pm on Wednesday July 6 in the Magdalen room at the Exeter Community Centre. As usual, we reviewed the year’s activities, and showing how our solar PV installations are supporting our efforts to help the community in Exeter and Devon. We discussed the awards […]

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ECOE awards grants to educational projects relating to the climate emergency and social justice, like those from last year's recipients SEADREAM. Image credit: SEADREAM

After a successful fourth year 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 2021/2022, we have a total of £5,400 available. In detail, £3,500 comes from […]

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ECOE directors Andy Extance and Prina Sumaria join founding director Sonya Bedford to celebrate the recognition of ECOE’s ongoing fight against climate change and fuel poverty. Credit: Regen/Tom Smith Photography

Exeter Community Energy (ECOE) has been announced as the winning Community Energy Initiative at this year’s UK Green Energy Awards. ECOE’s win primarily reflects its Healthy Homes for Wellbeing scheme, which has helped people around Devon out of fuel poverty. The scheme has assisted 2,590 homes in 2021, saving clients an estimated £1.3 million. Specifically, […]

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Meet ECOE’s new director Prina Sumaria!

Hopefully you’ve read some of these posts introducing you to the ECOE team before. We are keeping you up to date on the new faces to you so that you don’t wonder who they are when you meet them. Today we introduce Prina Sumaria. What is your role at ECOE? I’m really excited to join […]

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Looking for a new and exciting role, that not only helps local residents with energy efficiency issues but also tackles climate change at grass roots? Community energy groups across Devon are expanding their domestic energy efficiency and retrofit services. Read on to learn more about flexible work opportunities.   The Role Due to the success […]

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Francis Mosley

Hopefully you’ve read some of these posts introducing you to the ECOE team before. We are keeping you up to date on the new faces to you so that you don’t wonder who they are when you meet them. Today we introduce Francis Mosley. What is your role at ECOE? I have joined the ECOE […]

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Hopefully you’ve read some of these posts introducing you to the ECOE team before. If not, the idea is to keep you up to date on the new faces to you so that you don’t wonder who they are when you meet them. Today we introduce David Bacon. What is your role at ECOE David? […]

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A new year will soon be upon us – yet climate and fuel poverty remain pressing problems. As such, if you’re looking for a meaningful way to act, we have exciting opportunities for you. Interested? If so, read on for details. Accounts volunteer ECOE is looking for someone with experience working in finance to help […]

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Exeter Community Energy (ECOE) has won a South West Energy Efficiency Award 2020/21. The award recognises ECOE as a leading UK social enterprise for vulnerable customer support. The award comes thanks to ECOE’s outstanding work in the environmental sector and its clear impact in its local communities. Specifically, the award recognises outstanding work during 2020’s […]

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