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Preston Park Community Energy expands to empower more homes with clean and affordable energy in Brighton
Sussex Express: Brighton’s first community-scale solar energy project is gaining momentum, expanding to include even more households across the city following an incredible wave of interest from residents. The Preston Park Community Energy programme, a pioneering initiative driven by local residents and championed by former Green Councillor Elaine Hills in partnership with Brighton and Hove Energy Services Co-operative (BHESCo), has announced a major expansion of its catchment area.
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Solar power group says people can beat latest
electricity price rise
Brighton and Hove News: The organisers of a community solar power programme in Brighton are encouraging people to sign up to beat the latest electricity price rises. The Preston Park Community Energy programme aims to be Britain’s first community-scale solar power programme and is reaching out to residents.
The initiative is being led by former Green councillor Elaine Hills, with the help of local community energy co-op BHESCo and Lewes-based solar installer OneZero.
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BHESCo’s community energy projects
BHESCo has completed 60+ community-funded, low carbon energy projects, saving over £3.5m in fuel costs.
Ovingdean Decarbonisation Project
BHESCo is working with Ovingdean Community Energy on a decarbonisation plan. This is looking at how the community can build both onshore wind and solar renewable energy generation.