It's York’s Passivhaus Open Day from 7th-9th Nov! The UK’s first home certified to the Passivhaus Plus standard, generating more energy than it uses. One of the UK’s first Ecohomes, ten years on, "the benefits of Passivhaus are as much in quality of life [...] as energy saving" say event hosts.

Interested in learning more about the work YCE is doing to support the green transition in York? In our annual report we outline our work from York Energy Advice and home assessments, to Solar for Schools, to our upcoming Solar City York project. You can read more here:

It’s Halloween! 🎃 And this year we are haunted by the spookiest thing of all… York’s reliance on fossil fuels 👻 Luckily YCE ain’t afraid of no goal-post!

“I have learnt so much over the 3 months I’ve worked for YCE, and am looking forward to implementing what I have learnt into [...] my future career.” Georgia is a student who joined us for her placement. Learn more about her summer with YCE: yorkcommunityenergy.org.uk/a-summer-wit...

Last week Richard Lane & Abi Perrin attended York’s Green Business Forum on behalf of YCE. It was fantastic to speak to councillors, businesses, and local organisations about the work that York Energy Advice, Solar for Schools, and the upcoming Solar City project can contribute to a greener York.

Join YCE today to design York’s energy future - one building at a time! Come along for a creative workshop exploring clean energy in our community. #yorkenvironmentfestival2025 #communityenergy #york #yceyork

It's BOARD MEETING NIGHT! Where better than the gatehouse in York Cemetery for a director's meeting on a spooky windy October night? (Pizza box out of shot)

Coming up this Saturday, join us to design York’s energy future - one building at a time! Join us for a creative workshop with @yorkarchive.bsky.social on Sat 25 Oct 2025, 1pm-3pm, in the Marriott Room at the York central library - find out more here: buytickets.at/yce/1787526

Did you know? York Minster recently installed 184 solar panels on its roof, enough to power 41 UK homes. There is a quiet revolution happening with our community’s power and @yorkminster.bsky.social should be celebrated!

York Community Energy is delighted to (finally!) be joining Bluesky -we're really excited to connect with friends passionate about community-driven solutions to the climate crisis and to share the work we are doing in York! ☀️