We are currently developing two new solar PV 60kW schemes, one for Christleton Sports Centre, one for Neston Sports Centre. We anticipate issuing a share offer later this year. Please be in touch if you wish to be notified of this.
We are excited to announce that we have recently been selected for the second stage of the New Generation programme which will explore our LED repayment scheme! Watch this space
In 2019, CCEL awarded a total of £3000 funding to four local community groups from its community benefit fund. The awarding of the fund was carried out by a panel of two shareholders and a director of CCEL with the help of Chester Voluntary Action. 17 applications were received and four were selected for funding. The … Read More
Thanks to the great weather this year, a 4% dividend to our members for this financial year was agreed at our 2nd AGM.
CCEL has awarded £1000 of its community benefit fund to four successful applicants: Frodsham Community Association, Neston Community Youth Centre, Retreat House Chester and Cheshire Waste Reduction Volunteers. The funds will primarily be used to install energy efficient LED lighting, and also to purchase two large compost bins for use in local schools and education.
We are currently setting up our Community Benefit Fund panel, to help us in coming months to distribute funds from our community pot. Watch this space!
Our first AGM last night was a great success, announcing a 4% return on investment for our members, and a £1000 community benefit fund.
Our Northgate system has produced just under 25MWh, with 7MWh in last month alone. We’re are currently exploring the feasibility of several new projects to share with members in July. Come on sunshine!
Northgate system has produced 17MWh to date! Equivalent of 22 trees planted, 6697kg CO2 saved. April was a fantastic month and May’s weather looking good too!
To date our Northgate scheme has saved 3044 kg CO2 emissions, planted the equivalent of 10 trees and powered 23,500 lightbulbs for a day. The weather was fantastic on Wed 15th March and the system hit out highest daily output so far of 192 kWh! Watch this space.
