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Building Community Wealth Through Solar Energy in Croydon
Community wealth building and how it ties to solar!

Barbara Achinike
Feb 54 min read
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Fuel Poverty Awareness Day 2024
Today is Fuel Poverty Awareness Day on 27th November 2024. The energy crisis has continued for over three years, over 6 million UK...

Paola Orrego Monsalve
Nov 27, 20245 min read
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What does the change in Winter Fuel Allowance mean for you?
Learn what the change to Winter Fuel Allowance means and find help with your energy bills.
Ava Doherty
Sep 17, 20245 min read
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What does Labour think about the Landscape Recovery scheme?
Learn about the Landscape Recovery Scheme and what Labour's plans are!
Ava Doherty
Aug 28, 20244 min read
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CCE 3rd Annual General Meeting 2024!
On Wednesday 24th July 2024, we hosted our third Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Holy Innocents Church in South Norwood.

Connie Duxbury
Jul 26, 20243 min read
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Energy Price Cap Changes - Latest News!
The most recent price cap change, from July 1st, saw the price of energy for the typical household going down to £1,568 per year.

Tony de Souza
Jul 23, 20242 min read
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What does the future of community energy look like under the new Labour Government?
GB Energy, more clean power and support for community energy - we explore what Labour means for our sector
Ankit Singh
Jul 9, 20244 min read
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It's Community Energy Fortnight 2024!
Watch our short video about CCE for Community Energy Fortnight 2024!

Connie Duxbury
Jul 1, 20241 min read
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Grid Constraints: One of the major challenges in the UK
In this blog, we will look into what grid constraints are, why they happen in the UK, how they affect our daily lives & possible solutions.

Tiffany Yiu
Jun 18, 20245 min read
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Innovative applications of Solar energy: From Smart Cities to Transportation
Read about Innovative applications of Solar energy: From Smart Cities to Transportation
Aarushi Chopra
May 31, 20243 min read
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Young Cooperators Weekend 2024!
Connie had a fabulous time with the Young Co-operators Network, learning about the world of co-operatives!

Connie Duxbury
May 29, 20243 min read
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Croydon Community Energy Strategy Day Recap: A Day of Vision, Collaboration, and Future Planning
Last Friday, Croydon Community Energy (CCE) hosted a pivotal Strategy Day, bringing together members of our group to shape the future of...

Connie Duxbury
May 17, 20242 min read
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Fabric First or prioritising heat pumps?
The top two biggest uses of energy are for transportation - and for heating, most of which is heat and hot water for our homes. So making...
Nick Perry
May 13, 20242 min read
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How Can Communities Work Together Towards Contributing to the UK’s Net Zero Target?
Amid increasing concerns about climate change, reaching net zero targets has emerged as a beacon of hope on a global scale. But what...

Barbara Achinike
Apr 4, 20245 min read
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International Women’s Day: #InvestInWomen through renewable energy
The theme designated by the United Nations (UN) Women for International Women's Day this year, on March 8th 2024, is “Invest in Women:...

Lola Yang
Mar 8, 20243 min read
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The Future of Solar Power
The ability to harness solar power plays a crucial role in the transition to a zero carbon future and reducing the impacts of climate...
Aarushi Chopra
Feb 17, 20243 min read
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Why should you invest in Community Energy?
Community energy projects, such as solar panels on a local school or leisure centre, can help reduce reliance on the National Grid. If...
Aarushi Chopra
Feb 13, 20242 min read
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Community Energy: A Path Away from Rising Energy Prices
In January of this year, the energy price cap experienced a 5% increase due to the escalating wholesale gas costs, a decision announced...

Tiffany Yiu
Jan 19, 20243 min read
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Croydon Community Energy supports the #StopRosebank campaign!
What is Rosebank? Rosebank is a proposed oil and gas field, situated 80 miles off Shetland in the North Sea. It is the UK’s largest...

Lola Yang
Jan 12, 20243 min read
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Fuel Poverty Awareness Day 2023
Thursday 30th November 2023 is National Fuel Poverty Awareness Day, reminding us that we are now two years into the energy crisis with...

Tony de Souza
Nov 30, 20232 min read
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