Croydon Council declared a climate emergency in 2019, but despite the recommendation of community engagement (as part of the Croydon Climate Crisis Commission report), very little has been done to create a substantial Climate Action Plan. One of the recommendations agreed to by the Council (rec. 11) is to establish a target to increase renewable energy generation by 10% every year in Croydon, which the projects of Croydon Community Energy can help achieve.
With no clear data on how many buildings are council-owned, and one recommendation from the report to engage with local businesses on commercial building retrofit and explore tax-based incentives, we believe we can act as a bridge between the Council and the community to achieve its goals.
These projects are important in Croydon because, despite the initial engagement from Steve Reed MP back in 2017, no community energy group had been successfully set up in the borough. We want to help educate and empower our community to reduce carbon emissions, particularly those not already engaged with environmental activism.
Hear our founder, Connie, talk about Croydon Community Energy, why it’s important to collaborate with the community and how we can break down the barriers to the sector and bring everyone along to a greener, cleaner future.
Video credit: Di Chen
Develop renewable energy projects and deliver energy education to empower our community.
We exist to ensure Croydon is contributing to the nation’s net zero goals to combat the climate emergency, whilst empowering people through energy advice, skills and education.
Deploy renewable energy to at least 10 sites by 2030
Complete 4 community share offers by 2030
Establish a network of energy efficiency champions that will grow annually by 5 people
Deliver energy efficiency advice to 100 households by the end of 2025, and 500 by the end of 2027
Ensure all of our membership know the benefits of community energy for Croydon through a structured onboarding process
Directly employ 5 people by 2030
Use Croydon based businesses where possible and at least 25% of money spent will be with a Croydon based business by 2030
Meet with key councillors and our MPs at least twice a year
Become a trusted community energy provider in Croydon
