Harnessing the potential of our communities to power a sustainable future
Tackling climate change requires creative thinking and collaboration. We believe in the power of community energy to bring about a more just, sustainable and resilient energy system.
What is community energy?
Community energy is the delivery of community-led and community-owned energy projects. It’s about
powering up: generating low-carbon, renewable energy
powering down: reducing demand for energy, e.g. through energy efficiency projects
improving social equity and people’s quality of life: alleviating fuel poverty and generating income for local communities
What do we do?
DDCE’s core aims are to:
Inspire and empower our local communities to take action on climate change
Reduce carbon emissions through renewable energy generation and energy efficiency projects
Increase energy security and build community resilience
Co-ordinate the Derbyshire Community Energy Hub, enabling regional groups to collaborate, share learning and secure funding
Ensure that profits are used for the benefit of our communities.
Read more about who we are and what we do.
“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.