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Ouse Valley Energy Sevices @ovesco.bsky.social · Jul 14

We ended #CommunityEnergyFortnight where it counts — out in the community 💚

Big love to our friends at @EnergiseSussexCoast for being there too!

This is how change happens — together, on the ground, in real places.

#CommunityLed #NetZero #Peacehaven #ClimateAction #EnergyAdvice #CommunityEnergy

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Ouse Valley Energy Sevices @ovesco.bsky.social · Jul 3

To mark @commenergyengland.bsky.social #CommunityEnergyFortnight our team headed back to the roof of Harvey’s Brewery, home to the UK’s first community-owned solar array, installed by us in 2011

Still generating clean power + local impact!

#CommunityEnergy #HarveysBrewery #LocalPower

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Ouse Valley Energy Sevices @ovesco.bsky.social · Jun 5

Just installed solar at Holmansbridge Farm! ☀️⚡
Cutting carbon, powering a local fave, and paving the way for community ownership.
Want to own a slice of local solar?
👉 Full story + sign up ovesco.co.uk/holmansbridg...

#CommunityEnergy #SolarPower #EastSussex

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Ouse Valley Energy Sevices @ovesco.bsky.social · May 29

🚲 Tired of traffic in Lewes? Check out IN A JAM by @lewesclimatehub.bsky.social – 5 bold ideas for a greener, easier town. Don’t miss Cargo Bike Day on Sat 14 June! Talk at 12pm. Free & open to all. #Lewes #InAJam #CargoBikeTown #SustainableTransport

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Ouse Valley Energy Sevices @ovesco.bsky.social · May 2

Great to see strong conversations on #communityenergy in commercial spaces like #InnovationZero2025

Highlight = workshop from Eon Next @citizensadvice.bsky.social @nea.org.uk & @energysyscat.bsky.social on making new energy work for all

Maybe next year Ovesco will be running a session of our own?

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Ouse Valley Energy Sevices @ovesco.bsky.social · Apr 25

🌿 Pop-Up Eco Open House – Ditchling
🏡 Visit a fully decarbonised home
☀️ Featuring solar PV, heat pump, home battery & EV
👋 Chat with the homeowner, hear their story, and get inspired

🗓️ Sat 24 May | ⏰ Tours at 11am & 2pm
🎟️ Free! Book here: ovesco.co.uk/events

#EcoHome #Ditchling #GreenLiving

Poster for a pop-up eco open home in Ditchling on Saturday 24th May

Ouse Valley Energy Sevices @ovesco.bsky.social · Apr 22

🌍EARTH DAY 2025🌍 OUR POWER, OUR PLANET

@earthdayorg.bsky.social calls on the world to triple clean electricity by 2030. Yes please!!

At OVESCO, we're working for a fair, just transition to clean energy — one that puts communities first. Let's build a future where power is clean, fair, and shared!

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Ouse Valley Energy Sevices @ovesco.bsky.social · Apr 4

We heard lots of talk at Solar & Storage Live yesterday about community energy.

Highlight of the day was the panel discussion on ’How developers can support local communities when developing solar farms’ 🙌🏼 Watch this space!!! 👀

And how brilliant to see solar panel recycling is a priority ♻️

Ouse Valley Energy Sevices @ovesco.bsky.social · Mar 13

Ouse Valley Energy Services CIC (OVESCO) and Brighton Energy Co-operative (BEC) provide community-funded energy solutions for organisations in Sussex find out more at www.clean-growth.uk/events/commu...

Community energy for businesses and commercial landlords - Clean Growth UK

Ouse Valley Energy Services CIC (OVESCO) and Brighton Energy Co-operative (BEC) have teamed up with us to run a business-focused community energy event in Newhaven.

www.clean-growth.uk

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Kevin Anderson @kevinclimate.bsky.social · Feb 28

Our children will have to live with a changing climate, so need to be equipped to understand the challenges they will face. Attached is an article & linked letter (still open for signatures) to the Education Minister urging her to embed climate change in the curriculum.
www.tes.com/magazine/new...

Ministers urged to ensure climate change is taught across curriculum

Experts say teachers want more professional development support to teach climate change and sustainability

www.tes.com

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Zero Hour for the Climate & Nature Bill @zero-hour.bsky.social · Feb 27

Nature’s not a ‘nice to have’.

It's all we have.

#ForNature #COP16 #CANBill

Eoghan Daltun 🌍 @irishrainforest.bsky.social · Feb 27

Our planet is losing its capacity to mop up CO2 due to climate breakdown: wildfires, drought, storms, floods, new pests + diseases, and plant heat stress all reduce the amount plants can absorb.

Yet emissions are STILL increasing at around 1.2% per year.
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

Plants losing appetite for carbon dioxide amid effects of warming climate

Earth’s plants and soils reached peak carbon dioxide sequestration in 2008 but proportion absorbed has been declining since, study finds

www.theguardian.com

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Ouse Valley Energy Sevices @ovesco.bsky.social · Feb 28

Historic decision to give the River Ouse rights elflaw.org/news/histori...

Historic decision sees River Ouse set to become first in England with legal rights - Environmental Law Foundation

Lewes, – In an exciting and groundbreaking decision, Lewes District Council have agreed to recognise the Rights of the River Ouse, paving the way for the Ouse to become the first in England to have it...

elflaw.org

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Community Energy England @commenergyengland.bsky.social · Feb 6

Data collection for State of the Sector 2025 research launches soon!

Get ready to update your organisation's data—it's crucial as we advocate for policy changes like the Local Power Plan.

communityenergyengland.org/pages/state-...

#SOTS2025 #CommunityEnergy

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Ouse Valley Energy Sevices @ovesco.bsky.social · Feb 6

Well done Deborah in you support for bees

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Community Energy England @commenergyengland.bsky.social · Jan 31

Have you seen our infographics from State of the Sector 2024?👀
communityenergyengland.org/pages/state-...

📣2025 data collection opens soon. Please prepare to make sure your hard work, achievements and challenges are counted in nationwide statistics and feed into our lobbying on behalf the sector🌟

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Community Energy England @commenergyengland.bsky.social · Dec 31

This year we welcomed 67 new members, bringing our total to 320+ organisations and supporters!

We head into 2025 with all six UK distribution network operators in our membership, meaning we’re stronger than ever! 💪

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Ouse Valley Energy Sevices @ovesco.bsky.social · Jan 13

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Norway on track to be first to go all-electric - BBC News

Nine in 10 new cars in the country are now battery-powered, and it aims to hit 100% later this year.

www.bbc.co.uk

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · Jan 10

It's not a limit! It's a target. 🤬

World's hottest year: 2024 first to pass 1.5C warming limit

Last year was the world's warmest on record, bringing temperatures above a politically symbolic milestone.

www.bbc.com

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Dave Vetter @davidrvetter.bsky.social · Jan 9

This seems an appropriate time to repost my latest article on climate change and the insurance industry.

Dave Vetter @davidrvetter.bsky.social · Dec 10

🚨NEW from me: Climate change caused over a third of weather-related insurance losses this century, and the insurance industry simply isn't ready for what's coming. Featuring @insureourfuture.bsky.social, with comment from @laurielaybourn.bsky.social. Special thanks to @thierryaaron.bsky.social!

Costs Pile Up As Climate Change Adds $600 Billion In Insurance Losses

Human-caused global warming has caused a third of weather-related insurance claims this century and the bill is rising fast, according to a new report.

www.forbes.com

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Community Energy England @commenergyengland.bsky.social · Jan 6

Of course our brains are not in gear yet and we mean we are kicking off 2025 with this exciting news 🫣

Community Energy England @commenergyengland.bsky.social · Jan 6

🎉 Happy New Year from all of us at CEE🎉

We’re kicking off 2024 with exciting news: the second output from our State of the Sector 2024 research is here🌟

📥 You can download the scrolling infographic and our earlier statistical summary on our website 👇

communityenergyengland.org/pages/state-...

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Community Energy England @commenergyengland.bsky.social · Jan 7

🌟 Upcoming Event 🌟

Join Community Energy South, @communityenergyldn.bsky.social and other partners for a special event, connecting #CommunityEnergy groups in the South East region.

🗓️ Date: 28 January
⏰ Time: 10 AM - 3 PM

Book here 👇

www.tickettailor.com/events/commu...

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Community Energy England @commenergyengland.bsky.social · Jan 9

Curious about the added value of #CommunityEnergy?

Join us for the Energy Learning Network's UK-wide event to explore good practices in monitoring and reporting, featuring @saskya-huggins.bsky.social

📅 29th January
⏲️ 3pm–5pm

👉 lnkd.in/e8qBNUAi

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The Independent @the-independent.com · Jan 8

Palisades wildfires have burned 15,000 acres killing two and destroying 1,000 buildings.

“This is not a normal Red Flag,” Kevin McGowan, the Director of the L.A. County Office of Emergency Management, said.

Follow our live coverage below:

Palisades fire live updates: Two dead as wind-fueled flames spread across Los Angeles

Signifcant injuries are reported as the Palisades, Eaton and Hurst fires rage over thousands of acres in southern California, leaving schools closed and nearly 400,00 without power

www.independent.co.uk

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Community Energy England @commenergyengland.bsky.social · Dec 30

This year, we:

📊 Launched a new State of the Sector portal with Community Energy Scotland & Wales.

Thank you to all members who shared data, helping us tell the sector’s story! 🗺️

communityenergyengland.org/...

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Ouse Valley Energy Sevices @ovesco.bsky.social · Jan 3

Great infographic about Community Energy sector at communityenergyengland.org/files/docume...

communityenergyengland.org