Building our collective power

With your help, we’re installing community-owned renewable energy across St Albans District. We’re breaking free from fossil fuels, reducing energy bills and reinvesting in the local community.

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How does community energy work?

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Community fundraising​

We raise funds through Community Share Offers, allowing local people and organisations to invest in renewable energy installations.​

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Installing renewables

We use local trades to install community-owned solar panels, batteries and heat pumps on community centres, schools, hospitals and other large buildings.​

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Reducing energy bills​

We sell the generated electricity to host sites at lower prices than corporate suppliers, saving money on their energy bills and reducing their emissions.​

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Funding local projects​

We reinvest our profits into a Community Benefit Fund, which our members democratically distribute to local projects and initiatives.​

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Everyone wins

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Host sites cut their energy bills and reduce their emissions, with no upfront installation costs.

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Community investors earn interest by investing their money where it makes a real difference locally.

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Society members decide how our surplus is spent for maximum benefit in our community.

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The planet benefits as we replace fossil fuel dependency with locally-owned renewable energy.

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Power Station film screening
Join us at the Odyssey Cinema on 15th June for an inspiring film about community energy, followed by a Q&A discussion on the potential for community energy in St Albans District.
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Suggest a solar site
We’re asking for your suggestions of sites across St Albans City and District that might be suitable for community-owned solar installations. Please contact us if you have a building in mind!
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Join our team
We are looking for a treasurer to join Alban Community Energy’s board of directors and help run our community share offers. Please contact us if you are interested in the role.