What we do

We are an independent charity and not-for-profit company which aims to promote sustainable energy and affordable warmth through partnership, awareness-raising, innovation and strategic action.

We aim to help everyone within the communities we serve to enjoy the benefits that energy can bring without reducing the ability of future generations to do the same.

Our charitable aims are:

  • The advancement of education for the public benefit in relation to energy conservation, energy efficiency and the use of renewable sources of energy
  • The relief of fuel poverty and the preservation and protection of health by promoting the efficient use of energy and use of renewable sources of energy

Vision

Working for a future powered by local energy and free from fuel poverty.

Mission

We use our practical expertise to help individuals, groups, businesses and other organisations become more energy efficient and sustainable, and to help people out of fuel poverty. We do this by working from the strategic level through to practical action on the ground, developing projects and solutions, offering impartial advice and technical support, and providing training and education for people of all ages and backgrounds.

Values

In all our work we aim to be:

  • Additional – complementing the commercial market by doing the difficult stuff that no-one else will
  • Approachable – by listening, helping and supporting wherever we can
  • Impartial – providing the solutions that are right for you, without any technology bias
  • Inclusive – bringing together people and organisations from the local to European level
  • Positive – in our commitment to overcoming barriers and solving problems
  • Sharing – knowledge and experience, and making our learning as accessible as possible to all