Harnessing the potential of our communities to power a sustainable future.
Climate change threatens every part of the planet. It’s a complex problem that requires creative thinking and collaboration.
Community Energy is the delivery of community-led renewable energy, energy demand reduction and energy supply projects. These can be wholly or partially owned and/or controlled by the community.
Our Aims:
Reduce carbon emissions through renewable energy generation and energy efficiency projects
Increase energy security and build community resilience through community energy projects
Co-ordinate the Derbyshire Community Energy Hub to enable local community energy groups to collaborate, share learning and secure funding for sustainable local energy solutions
Inspire and empower our local communities to take action on climate change
Ensure that any profits from community energy are used for the benefit of our local communities.
Why DDCE? Why now?
The Derbyshire Dales District Council has declared a climate emergency. We are here to support, encourage, educate and inspire positive action.
The average household electricity consumption in the Dales is 4385 kWh/year: above the national average of 3794 kWh/year. A decisive shift to community-owned renewables could empower and unify urban and rural communities across the district. As well as combating climate change, this could enable greater social equality, tackle fuel poverty and fund community causes. The creation of multiple, mutually supportive energy co-operatives can help achieve these transformations.
“A transition to clean energy is about making an investment in our future”
— Gloria Rueben
Ready to take action in your community?
Join our community and meet likeminded souls who are ready to help you learn, engage and take action. Just £1.25 lets you join Derbyshire Dales Community Energy, giving you access to resources, people, meetings and projects.