Stroud Area
Community Energy
Network
What is SACEN?
Stroud Area Community Energy Network (SACEN) is a group of community volunteers and local energy experts who support the growth of community owned energy across the greater Stroud area.SACEN supports communities, local organisations and businesses to plan, raise funds for, and install clean energy for community benefit.We run regular network meetings, public information events, and campaigns to help you understand how community energy works. We can also put you in touch with our non profit partners to help you grow your own energy.Becoming a member of SACEN is free. Join us to find out about events and support.
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How Does
Community Energy
Work?
Community Energy projects are a way for communities to come together to generate or save energy for themselves - saving money and reducing pollution.
Community energy projects cover a wide range of activities – some projects are focused on renewable electricity generation such as solar panels, hydropower or wind turbines. Others are more about how we make our homes more energy efficient and reduce fuel poverty.
Find out more about the different models of community energy, and what their benefits are, in this slideshow
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Projects across
Stroud District
We are lucky to have a lot of local expertise in the Stroud area. This map shows local projects - some still being planned, and some that are already up and running.
Find out more about how this local community solar project in Minchinhampton was planned and funded in this short video explainer.
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Want to
Know More?
If your community group, organisation or business is interested in community energy projects, use our Rooftop Solar Enquiry Form to see if you could host a project, or use our contact form to get in touch with any questions you have.
Want regular support as a community volunteer?Become a SACEN Member for information, meet-ups and peer support.
More Information
And Resources
SACEN is made up of volunteers from the following organisations -
Together, we are putting a bank of resources designed to help your community build and own your own clean energy source.
More Support
If you're based outside of Stroud District, you can find a list of other local organisations who may be able to help on Gloucestershire County Council's Community Energy page.
Funding and Support
Stroud Area Community Energy Network is powered by Transition Stroud and funded by Stroud District Council and Gloucestershire County Council.
Stroud Area Community Energy Network is powered by Transition Stroud
