We’re pleased to share the nine communities we’ll be working alongside as part of our Staffordshire Energetic Communities project. These places have been selected to give a balanced, Staffordshire-wide mix of: Highest need and fuel poverty...
Community Impact
Introducing the Staffordshire Energetic Communities Pilot Project
Communities across Staffordshire are already feeling the impact of rising energy costs and the growing need to reduce carbon emissions. The Staffordshire Energetic Communities pilot project has been created to help local people take an active role in shaping what...
Clean energy is about people, not just power
On International Day of Clean Energy, much of the conversation focuses on technology, targets and timelines. These matter, but they are only part of the story. Clean energy is not just about how electricity is generated. It is about who owns it, who benefits...
Power with Purpose
Staffordshire Community Energy’s latest solar project goes live in Lichfield We were pleased to attend the official opening of the new Lichfield Leisure Centre last Friday, marking an important moment for Staffordshire Community Energy’s latest solar project. The...
End of Year Message from the Chair of Staffordshire Community Energy
Reflections on a Year of Impact, Partnership and Momentum As we reach the end of 2025, it feels like the right moment to pause and reflect on what has been an extraordinary year for Staffordshire Community Energy. At its heart, community energy is about people working...
Community energy set to power Lichfield’s newest leisure centre
Lichfield’s brand-new leisure centre will open with community-owned solar power at its core, thanks to a partnership between Staffordshire Community Energy (SCE) and Lichfield District Council. Nearly 400 solar panels have been installed on the roof, generating around...
SCE wins Collaboration in Community Energy award
Staffordshire Community Energy has received the Collaboration in Community Energy award at the Community Energy Awards. The award was collected by SCE board members, Mike Kinghan and Jason Howlett, along with Fiona Miller, Chief Executive of Beat the Cold. This is the...
SCE shortlisted for two national awards
Following a remarkable year of achievement, Staffordshire Community Energy (SCE) is delighted to have been shortlisted for two categories at the 2025 Community Energy Awards. Having already been grateful winners of two awards earlier this year, SCE is now a finalist...
New Research Highlights Life-Changing Impact of the ‘Keep Warm, Keep Well’ Programme
A new independent evaluation by Staffordshire University has highlighted the significant social and health impact of the Keep Warm, Keep Well (KWKW) programme — a long-running local partnership tackling fuel poverty across Staffordshire. The report, commissioned by...
SCE wins national award for pioneering fuel poverty project
SCE are thrilled to announce that we have won the Community Energy Initiative at this year’s Regen Green Energy Awards, recognising its innovative work in tackling fuel poverty while helping to reduce carbon emissions.
Local MP supporting community energry
Sarah Edwards, Member of Parliament for Tamworth, a constituency which includes many villages, visited Whittington Village Hall recently to learn about the work of Staffordshire Community Energy (SCE), a Community Benefit Society which has owned the solar panels on...
Keep Warm Keep Well Solar Scheme on ITV
Delighted to see the Staffordshire Community Energy Solar Scheme at University Stoke Hospital featured on ITV Central News. The Keep Warm Keep Well initiative, a collaboration between NHS UHNM and fuel poverty charity Beat The Cold, is making a positive impact in the...
SCE Go From Grant to Grid With The Energy Redress Scheme
Staffordshire Community Energy Has Been Awarded A Grant to Drive Solar Power and Community Benefit At Staffordshire Community Energy (SCE), we’re thrilled to have received support from a significant Energy Redress Scheme Grant that propels our mission to bring clean...
Webinar: Solar for High Energy Users – Community Energy
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