CCEL have now accomplished the installation of LED lighting for the board of trustees at Guildon Sutton community hall! The installation delivers  considerably more brightness and visibility whilst reducing the energy needs of the village hall.

        Chester Community Energy Ltd (CCEL) has successfully commissioned two more solar PV installations at Christleton and Neston Sports Centres. Both projects are the result of partnerships with CWAC, Brio Leisure and local electrical contractor, Genfit Ltd. The occasion was marked at Christleton Sports Centre by visits from Chester MP, Chris Matheson … Read More

Chester Community Energy Ltd (CCEL) has again provided grants to local community groups from revenues received from generating electricity from sunshine. Last year’s sunshine has produced power from solar panels on the Northgate Arena, the revenues of which have provided three thousand pounds of funding to local charities/community groups to reduce energy use in their … Read More

[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] Our Christleton project is now up and running and already generating electricity for the sports centre needs and saving CO2! [/av_textblock] [av_gallery ids=’933′ style=’big_thumb’ preview_size=’portfolio’ crop_big_preview_thumbnail=’avia-gallery-big-no-crop-thumb’ thumb_size=’portfolio’ columns=’5′ imagelink=’lightbox’ lazyload=’avia_lazyload’]

[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] Work has already began and going to schedule with our project at Christleton Leisure centre. PV panels have already been installed and we are all looking forward to when the project will begin to generate. [/av_textblock] [av_gallery ids=’925,926,905,904,903′ style=’big_thumb’ preview_size=’portfolio’ crop_big_preview_thumbnail=’avia-gallery-big-crop-thumb’ thumb_size=’portfolio’ columns=’3′ imagelink=’lightbox’ lazyload=’avia_lazyload’] [av_social_share title=’Share this entry’ style=” buttons=”]

Congratulations to the receivers of the Community benefit fund for 2020. (Applications received in 2019). Stanney Grange Community Centre were awarded £1900 to fund  LED lighting installation; Grozone were awarded £1100 to assist them with their off-grid electricity project; Keep up the good work and make the change happen!!!

Our scheme is no longer accepting applications for the £3000 fund for 2019. By the 23rd of January we will be in touch with the shortlisted applicants with notes and guidance for the outcome of their applications and the next steps.

Many thanks to all our new supporters and members – we have successfully reached our target of raising funds for two new solar PV systems and a LED system. Our 2019 Share Offer is now CLOSED. We will keep all our members updated on progress early in the New Year. Merry Christmas!

[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] CCEL took part in the Sustainable Chester Winter Fair held on the 23rd November 2019. We used the opportunity to spread the news and get people to know us and what we do for them and for the wider community and what they could do to participate! [/av_textblock] [av_gallery ids=’943,944′ style=’big_thumb’ … Read More

Community Benefit Fund 2019 £3,000 fund now open for applications The community benefit fund is now open for applications from local community groups and charities. Guidance notes and application forms will be sent out by email to qualifying organisations by Cheshire West Voluntary Action (CWVA). If your group is not registered with the CWVA and … Read More