Government to propose electricity price changes in clean power push The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.

Great to hear the Government are finally considering amending the 'marginal pricing' mechanism which pegs the price of all electricity to the price of gas.

Hopefully this will make clean #RenewableEnergy much cheaper, bringing down bills for UK billpayers

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Impact of Oil and Gas Exploitation in the North Sea on UK Household Energy Bills

Maximising UK oil and gas extraction would only save households £82 a year.

A UK fully powered by renewable energy would save households up to £441 a year on energy bills.

Let's stop debating and get building more #renewables!

Wow - thank you to our latest investor, who has just purchased £10,000 worth of shares !

We appreciate your invaluable support of the #CommunityEnergy sector.

Learn more about investing in BHESCo here > bhesco.co.uk

Analysis: How 'plug-in solar' can save UK homes £1,100 on energy bills - Carbon Brief Plug-in solar panels could save a typical UK household £1,100 over their 15-year lifetime, according to Carbon Brief analysis.

Big news for renters and flat owners.
Plug-in solar panels are finally coming to the UK — small systems you can install on a balcony or garden yourself, no electrician needed.

The solar revolution has just become accessible to everyone.

The UK has just approved an 800-megawatt solar project in Lincolnshire, set to be the country's largest solar farm — capable of powering more than 180,000 homes every year.

This proves that solar is no longer niche; it's a national infrastructure!

Every panel is a step towards a greener future.

Community energy cuts carbon, lowers bills, and puts power back in local hands.

Help us scale it by investing in BHESCo’s share offer
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Many homes in Brighton lose heat through poor insulation—leaving homeowners unsure where to start.

BHESCo’s energy surveys help you understand your options, access funding, and take the first step towards a warmer, more efficient home.

Book your survey: bhesco.co.uk/domestic/boo...

Households in energy communities can save up to £955 a year—helping ease the cost of living.

BHESCo supports communities across Sussex to access renewable energy, cut bills, and build a fairer energy system.

Find out more: bhesco.co.uk/community/co...

If you're free on Thursday, get down to the Intergenerational Exchange Programme (IGEP) workshop at the Hop 50+ Café (2:00–3:30pm), for a session focused on digital inclusion and bridging generational perspectives on technology

It’s a friendly, informal session, everyone welcome

Clean power fortifies Britain against gas price shocks | Ember British wind and solar blunted the worst of the price shocks in the first four weeks of the latest fossil fuel crisis by displacing gas generation, delivering savings.

Wind and solar shield Britain from gas price shocks.

Invest in your community. Power a greener future.

BHESCo’s community share offer gives you the chance to support local renewable energy projects while earning a fair return.

Be part of a community-led energy transition.

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Community Energy: The Future is Local! In this week’s episode Imogen and the team went to visit Ray Valley Solar Park, the UK's largest community-owned ground-mounted solar park to find out how community benefit societies are helping to…

Community energy in action! A short video showing how local projects are empowering communities and shaping a fairer energy future.

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What do BHESCo do?

We develop clean energy projects for no upfront cost to customers, all financed by our network of community investors who want to use their money to tackle climate change. From solar panels to energy efficiency advice, we turn ideas into actionable solutions that benefit everyone

Want to support BHESCo's work but don't have the money to invest in our share offer?

If you switch your home energy to YourCo-opEnergy's 'Community Power' tariff and use the code BHESCO25, then we receive a small donation towards our work.

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Good news that energy bills went down by 7% today, but this may be the calm before the storm, with costs expected to rise by 18% in July 😬😬

Our advice - try to save some money for winter, especially if you have a Pay As You Go meter.

Since the start of the Leave No One Behind programme, BHESCo has delivered 2,193 energy advice sessions and completed 121 home visits, helping households identify practical ways to reduce energy use and stay warm.

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Our latest newsletter is here, with updates on:

- Extension of our share offer
- Solar-powered communities to launch in Eastbourne
- Retrofit Supplier Day in Saltdean

Plus news from around the energy sector.

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Energy bills: UK government urged to launch ‘social tariff’ to help vulnerable households As Iran war drives up cost concerns, thinktank says £3.7bn discount system should be developed before next winter

Do you think a 'social energy tariff' is a good idea?

If yes, where should the funding come from?

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#EnergyCrisis #EnergyBills

War-driven energy price spikes highlight value of renewables: UN climate chief The disruption of global energy supplies is being felt worldwide, the UN’s top climate change official warned on Monday, as conflict in the Middle East drives oil and gas prices sharply higher –…

We’ve said it for years...

Fossil fuels = price uncertainty.

Renewables and storage = energy security.

Hopefully the current #EnergyCrisis is a wake up call.

Brighton & Hove Energy Services Co-op (BHESCo) Brighton and Hove Energy Services Co-operative (BHESCo) is a social enterprise who develop energy efficiency and renewable energy projects .

When you invest in our latest share offer, you become a co-owner of all 65 renewable energy projects that BHESCo have developed over the last ten years.

This is a chance to do something special with your money, and get a fair return for your investment.

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Brighton & Hove Energy Services Co-op (BHESCo) Brighton and Hove Energy Services Co-operative (BHESCo) is a social enterprise who develop energy efficiency and renewable energy projects .

If you’ve run a business, you know the best results rarely come from chasing quick wins. Patience and long-term planning are key.

#RenewableEnergy projects are built the same way; carefully planned, responsibly designed.

This is investment with purpose:
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Dyke Golf Club | BHESCo Community Energy Project Brighton & Hove Energy Services Co-op (BHESCo) designed and financed the installation of a 37kW, 90 panel solar power system on the roof of the Dyke Golf Clubhouse. BHESCo Project Developer Richard…

'How BHESCo helped a local golf club drive down long-term energy costs and carbon emissions.

You can become a co-owner of #CommunityEnergy projects like this by investing in our latest share offer.

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Why aren’t renewables better protecting the UK from energy price shocks? How the UK's gas addiction keeps energy bills high despite the rising role of wind and solar

A reliance on #fossilfuels leaves us vulnerable to the swings and tides of global energy markets.

Developing homegrown #renewables and revising the 'Marginal Pricing Mechanism' is the best way of securing long-term affordability.

www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

CCC: Net-zero will protect UK from fossil-fuel price shocks - Carbon Brief The “cost” of cutting UK emissions to net-zero is less than the cost of a single fossil-fuel price shock, according to a report from the CCC.

You may have already seen this headline, but its so important its worth repeating:

"Cost of cutting UK emissions to net-zero is less than the cost of a single fossil-fuel price shock" according to a new report from @theCCCuk

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#EnergyCrisis #NetZero

Community solar scheme helps residents cut energy costs Preston Park residents have spoken of their happiness at “taking control of their energy bills” after having solar panels installed under a new…

"I don’t like using fossil fuels to boil a kettle."

That's why Preston Park residents signed up for a solar power scheme run by @bhesco.bsky.social.

It gives them a stable, lower-cost energy supply and protects them from the volatility of wholesale markets.

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Pupils celebrate first low carbon school heating system The low carbon heating and hot water system at Peter Gladwin Primary School, delivered by a successful local partnership, is now fully up and running.

Very proud to have played an important role in helping this Council owned school transition to clean renewable energy:

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#Brighton #Hove #Renewables

Community solar scheme helps residents cut energy costs Preston Park residents have spoken of their happiness at “taking control of their energy bills” after having solar panels installed under a new…

Delighted to see the Preston Park community solar programme getting some coverage in the @brightonargus.

Huge thanks to our partners at POP Energy, and Ellie Evans for covering the story.

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#CommunityEnergy #UpTheEnergy #Brighton