Central Suffolk Community Energy

Central Suffolk Community Energy is a Community Interest Company, working with communities and supported by our county and district councils. Through sharing what works, our aim is to help households and communities reduce their energy costs, improve resilience and reduce our carbon footprint.

Our Initiatives

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Households

Deciding what to do, how to start, available grants, case studies, planning and other challenges and how to overcome (some of them), where to seek help – we have an expanding information set, which will be supported by our own energy champions in the months ahead.

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Community Buildings

Reducing the carbon footprint of a community asset can improve its financial viability and act as a positive signpost to local residents. As no two projects are the same, understanding the path taken by others can mean the difference between success and failure.

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Energy Generation

Today’s challenging environment means that the chance of getting community energy schemes off the ground is almost zero. We explain the barriers, what might be achieved and what needs to change to improve the landscape regarding energy generation.

Topics of Interest

Understand Your Home

Prior to embarking on any household energy project, it pays to fully understand your home and your use of it. Our Questionnaire will help with this.

Summer Carbon Charter Event

The Carbon Charter held its summer event at The Coddenham Centre on 11th July, where hundreds of local businesses were celebrated for taking climate action

Help for Households

National and local government offer financial help to help households decarbonise. See our Grants Table for whats available.

Starting a Community Energy Project

Prior to considering a community energy project, learn from those who have gone before. a start point is CSCE’s community energy generation page.

Become a CSCE Community

CSCE is open to all rural parishes in central Suffolk. Join us by telling us about yourselves here or by emailing us at enquiries@csceuk.org.

Community Building Case Study

The Coddenham Centre has reduced its carbon footprint by 91%. Find out how and learn what might be applicable to your community asset.