Selce’s 6th Share Offer is now live! In a word (or 2 emoji) there is a surprising amount to 💙 about 💡 Full details & find out how to invest here: selce.org.uk/shares/

"Community ownership is an incredibly stable way to run businesses. @cooperativesuk.bsky.social ran a survey and they believe that 92% of all businesses that have used community shares are still trading."

"The Local Power Plan recognises the multiple interconnected impacts that community energy projects have" @kateaparker.bsky.social quoted in @salamandernews.org alongside the brilliant @croydoncommenergy.bsky.social @climateconnie.bsky.social www.salamandernews.org/1bn-governme...

Why are community energy share offers a good investment? "They’re a good investment if you want to know what your money is doing, and you want it to be tackling climate change, reducing energy costs for a community, and addressing fuel poverty."

We’ve been shortlisted in the Green Energy Awards 2026 for Community Energy Initiative 🎉🎉🎉 This award recognises the role of inspiring community energy organisations across the UK, working to deliver a net zero energy system in a just way.

ICYMI earlier this month: @zackpolanski.bsky.social Highlights Funding Challenges in Fuel Poverty Support & Selce's Service at GLA

How do community shares actually work? They have been used by a huge number of different organisations across the country. One way to look at them is that they are simply a democratic way for the community to buy the assets that they need. buff.ly/incyuXc

The Local Power Plan is a big step forward for community energy – but barriers remain. We support @commenergyengland.bsky.social Up the Energy campaign, calling on the Government to build on it, so every community can share in the benefits of a cleaner, fairer energy future: uptheenergy.co.uk

“The plan builds on the knowledge, experience and success of community energy groups across the UK and the ‘working with’ not ‘doing to’ approach is welcomed." @kateaparker.bsky.social on the Local Power Plan

LEDing the Way - saving energy, cutting bills & carbon for schools in SE London 💡💙 buff.ly/ddjQcOu

Be part of powering a cleaner, fairer future in South East London, for everyone. LAST CHANCE TO APPLY - We’re #hiring a Volunteer Director & Treasurer 💡💙 Deadline of 20 February - find out more and apply today here: buff.ly/XFqL7a0

A glimpse of a different economy. Our co-chair @kateaparker.bsky.social was present at the launch of the government's Local Power Plan earlier this week - her thoughts buff.ly/0czObIb

Nice to have a good news story to share!

“The plan builds on the knowledge, experience and success of community energy groups across the UK and the ‘working with’ not ‘doing to’ approach is welcomed." Our co-chair @kateaparker.bsky.social was present at the launch of the government's Local Power Plan earlier this week - buff.ly/0czObIb

“Last year was a big year for us... We reduced costs for vulnerable people in all kinds of different ways to create a sustainable energy community. It’s about all the areas working together, leaving no-one behind on our journey. We try and be as embedded in the community as we can.” buff.ly/B6VU5ge

“The whole process starts with schools or other community organisations getting in touch with us to say they would like help." Read the @coopnews.bsky.social article: buff.ly/B6VU5ge

We’re #hiring a Volunteer Director & Treasurer 💡💙 Deadline of 20 February - find out more and apply today here: buff.ly/Y6vwiMY

'Selce works with hundreds of community groups, targeting vulnerable demographics like pensioners and migrants and helping individual households explore energy‑efficiency improvements. All the advice offered is free and the average saving is around £440 a year.'

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has announced today a record £1bn invest in community-owned energy. This is the start of an energy ownership revolution which will see communities and community assets benefit from renewables in their areas. 📺 Watch him explain.

A landmark moment for community energy in the UK.🙌💰 The government has announced up to £1 billion in new funding for community-owned energy projects, the largest public investment in community energy to date. 🤯

How a London energy co-op is trying to bring power to the people Profile of Selce in @coopnews.bsky.social.

We speak to Giovanna Speciale, CEO of South East London Community Energy, about its work towards an inclusive transition www.thenews.coop/how-a-london...

What does an inclusive energy transition actually look like in practice? @seloncommenergy.bsky.social has been working for over a decade to answer that question...cutting bills, tackling fuel poverty and expanding access to renewables 💡🙌 This is a fantastic read about a brilliant group🤝

Selce's LEDing the Way project replaces old, inefficient and costly lighting systems with low energy lighting for community buildings like schools, leisure centres & halls. Watch the film from our last lighting share offer on how it helps local services, at no upfront cost

Hot off the (SE London) Press: the latest Selce newsletter went to print last week - highlights below ⬇️ Read in full: buttondown.com/seloncommene... Or be the first to read next time by subscribing here: selce.org.uk/selce-newsle...

Green Party Leader Zack Polanski Highlights Funding Challenges in Fuel Poverty Support & Selce's Service at GLA

Thanks to @zackpolanski.bsky.social for highlighting current challenges in funding fuel poverty support + the value of Selce's in-person service at the GLA last week. @greenparty.org.uk @greenwich.greenparty.org.uk @londongreenparty.bsky.social

Our Response to the Warm Homes Plan

How would you explain a community energy share offer to someone with no knowledge of them? A medium to long term investment, with a good, stable return, into an organisation that delivers clean energy projects in a community & shares the proceeds with the community & investors.

Damp, mould & condensation can be a problem in any home. This is especially true in the colder months – we learn to identify each of these issues, and explain how to deal with them for a healthier home. Read in full: selce.org.uk/how-to-deal-...

How do community shares actually work? They have been used by a huge number of different organisations across the country. One way to look at them is that they are simply a democratic way for the community to buy the assets that they need.

Flicker-free LED lighting uses up to 70% less energy 💡💙 Through our LEDing the Way community share offers, there are no upfront costs for schools, plus years of savings for key services.

Coming soon...

We are launching our new 2026 Share Offer on 23 January. The offer aims to raise £250,000 to fund six solar PV installations and four LED lighting projects for schools and community buildings across South East London. Current members have already indicated over £100,000 of potential investment.

What are hyperscale AI datacentres doing to local communities? 18 planned datacentres in Thames Water's area. Join Climate Action Lewisham with tech justice group Foxglove on 29 January www.salamandernews.org/what-are-ai-...

What if upgrading our homes & making them fit for future cd also strengthen the bonds between us & our neighbours? Live in #Southwark? @lb-southwark.bsky.social pls share! Be part of a shared community collective through workshops and shared support. Find out more ⬇️ selce.org.uk/selce-to-sup...

It was nice to see our energy advice team's work credited, with a mention of our energy cafes in the government's Warm Homes Plan released this week. In 2024-5, our energy advisors saved households on average >£440 each in year 1, an estimated £968 over 3. More comment on the plan from us soon.

Our Solar Manager Daniel spoke about solar for businesses at a SE London Chamber of Commerce event in December - catch up on what he had to say here: youtu.be/m3ipMs7muzs?...

What if upgrading our homes could also strengthen the bonds between us & our neighbours? Live in #Southwark? @lb-southwark.bsky.social Be part of a shared community collective through workshops and shared support. Find out more ⬇️ selce.org.uk/selce-to-sup...

What We Learned from Selce's Last Two Share Offers Sharing in case any other #communityenergy groups can benefit from this info, our lessons (and mistakes!) along the way. selce.org.uk/learnings-fr...

@swindoncouncil.bsky.social to Declare Itself a Cooperative Council swindonlink.com/news/cocounc... real-world benefits of this approach including reference to @royalgreenwich.bsky.social £1.1m community energy fund

As part of a @communityenergyldn.bsky.social event in Dec, our Co-Chair Kate Parker was interviewed by the @ceiclub.bsky.social. Here we publish the interview in full, in case it is useful to sister community energy groups, or current & future investors and members selce.org.uk/learnings-fr...

"Cooperatives are democratic organisations. They all have a ‘one member, one vote’ setup, irrespective of their financial contribution." What is a Community Energy Share Offer? – A Guide buff.ly/3Z5gBmA

"Maybe — just maybe — this small corner of the world can act as a touchstone, showing what’s possible when communities are put at the heart of the energy transition." buff.ly/du4O1g3...

Selce Energy Advice Crowdfunder Raises More than £7000​ One more step to a cleaner, fairer future for EVERYONE, with no one left behind. Huge thanks to everyone who supported, shared and donated to this. selce.org.uk/selce-energy...

**FREE**📖 Book Launch Event📚 Join us for an inspiring evening of poetry, conversation and celebration. Enjoy cheese and wine as you mingle with fellow readers, poetry lovers and members of the local community. @mycenaehouse.bsky.social #gfmarts

How do Energy Tariffs Work and What’s the Difference between Variable and Fixed Contracts? ➡️https://selce.org.uk/how-do-energy-tariffs-work-and-whats-the-difference-between-variable-and-fixed-contracts/

Selce Energy Advice Crowdfunder Raises More than £7000​ One more step to a cleaner, fairer future for EVERYONE, with no one left behind. Huge thanks to everyone who supported, shared and donated to this. selce.org.uk/selce-energy...

"Maybe — just maybe — this small corner of the world can act as a touchstone, showing what’s possible when communities are put at the heart of the energy transition." selce.org.uk/a-new-year-m...

A New Year message from Giovanna "My optimism rests on a hunch that we’re approaching a social tipping point — a moment where small shifts in behaviour, values and expectations begin to cascade into something much bigger." selce.org.uk/a-new-year-m...