David Cameron: Come and have a chat with Brighton Energy Coop
At Prime Minister's Questions today Brighton MP Caroline Lucas invited David Cameron to visit Brighton Energy Coop and see what clean, affordable energy generation really looks like. We'd like to second that (we're a hospitable bunch): you'd be most welcome, Mr...
New Brighton Energy Coop project begins!
Hi folks, I've very pleased to say that our new 212kWp solar array at Shoreham Port is now ready to generate. Delivered on time and on budget, we've just a few more things to connect to the grid and we'll be ready to go! And we're not finished yet. Our second project...
Project Update: installation under way at Phase 1 – now fundraising for Phase 2!
Having successfully raised the money for Phase 1 of our new project, last week we began installation. Click below to view our Project Update, including images and details of our exciting solar install at Shoreham Port. While this is going on we are simultaneously...
BEC raises £280,000 in 5 weeks and hits first target – next stop £420k!
Brighton Energy Coop has now achieved the amazing feat of raising £280,000 for our new solar PV projects. It's been amazing experience to be on the receiving end of nearly £10,000 every day for the last five weeks - we couldn't have done it without our members...
BEC raises £280,000 in 5 weeks and hits first target – next stop £420k!
Brighton Energy Coop has now achieved the amazing feat of raising £280,000 for our new solar PV projects. It's been amazing experience to be on the receiving end of nearly £10,000 every day for the last five weeks - we couldn't have done it without our members...
£200,000 raised in 3 weeks – Brighton Energy Coop nears completion of Phase 1
Brighton Energy Coop has now raised more than £200,000 in just 3 weeks for our new project, and we've now nearly achieved our first funding target. Thanks to all our new members and those who have extended their existing shareholdings: we couldn't have done this...
Financial Benefits of investing in Brighton Energy Coop
Hi Folks, As we continue to raise funds for our exciting new solar systems, lots of people have contacted us about how the scheme works, so I thought I'd outline here a bit about what our new project means for investors from a financial point of view. Investing in BEC...
Local Energy Co-operative raises ￡130,000 in 13 days for new solar scheme
Community organisation Brighton Energy Coop (BEC) has raised more than ￡130,000 for a huge new solar project – just 13 days after launching the scheme. Last year the Coop raised ￡240,000 and installed solar PV at three sites in the Brighton area. This year BEC aims to...
Brighton Energy Coop raises ￡100,000 in 12 days
Brighton Energy Coop has raised more than ￡100,000 from its latest share offer - in just 12 days. This is a fantastic achievement and many thanks to all of our new members, as well as existing members who have chosen to increase the number of shares they hold in BEC....
Details of our second solar project – join now!
[twocol_one]On Friday night we launched our new project: 500kWp of solar PV on 7 large buildings in Brighton and beyond. By joining Brighton Energy Coop you'll help support our ambition, and help add more to the solar capacity of the South of England. We aim to raise...
Brighton Energy Coop launches second project tomorrow night – £75,000 pledged so far
Green MP Caroline Lucas and Guardian Executive Editor Jo Confino will be at the launch of Brighton Energy Coop's second project tomorrow night. This exciting new project will see more than half a million pounds of community-owned solar PV installed in and around...
Guardian Executive Editor Jo Confino to speak at BEC launch, 25th Oct
Guardian Executive Editor Jo Confino is set to address the launch of Brighton Energy Coop's second project on 25th October. Jo is a heavy-hitter in the world of sustainability: as well as his executive position at the Guardian he's also chairman and editorial director...
Brighton Energy Coop AGM and new solar launch – 25th October
BEC will hold its Annual General Meeting on Friday 25th October at the Brighthelm Centre, Brighton, at 6pm. Later the same evening we're also launching Brighton Energy Coop #2, an extraordinary new solar development that will grow BEC hugely and install a significant...
Press Release: Brighton Energy Coop launches largest solar project in Sussex
For Immediate Release Brighton Energy Coop 2 launch event, 25th October, Brighthelm Centre, Brighton, 7.30pm After raising £240,000 last year, local Brighton organisation Brighton Energy Coop (BEC) is set to launch it's second solar project on the 25th October. After...
New waste energy plan, more Sussex frack sites & new IPCC report
Brighton Energy Coop recently received a grant from the Technology Strategy Board (TSB) to push forward on a new plan to convert Brighton's food waste to electricity and heat. This process is called anaerobic digestion and uses the natural heat produced by decaying...
Since 2010 we’ve raised over £3M, have 600 members and have built 63 sites
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“None of this would be possible without you.
BEC isn’t backed by venture capitalists or private equity, pension funds or fossil fuel companies. The only money we get is from you, our Members.
The £3 million we’ve raised to date is purely community investment.
We’ve no debt, and 80% of the money is from Brighton itself.
This is community energy in action!”
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