Clean energy and warm homes for York

York Community Energy is an independent, volunteer-run social enterprise working to address energy and climate issues in the York area. We offer advice, support and services to help reduce the energy needs of our homes, and work to establish citizen owned renewable energy generation.

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End of the thermal imaging season

The welcome arrival of spring did also herald the end of another thermal imaging season. This winter, 22 people hired our camera and 15 had a thermal survey. Thermal images help reveal what may be hidden to our eyes. For example, precious heat gets lost through uninsulated loft hatches like the one pictured here. Luckily, ...

thermal and standard image of an uninsulated loft hatch

Grant successes launch our Solar City project

Our ambitions to build community owned renewable energy in York have taken a huge step forward with two successful grant wins.

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Eco Homes Cafe: Show and Tell

09/05/2024

Is there one thing or gadget that has made a difference to the comfort and/or running costs of your home? Bring it (or photos of it) along and share the story – no matter how big or small – or simply come to listen. Join us in the Penn Room at the Friargate Meeting House ...

'chimney sheep' draught excluder being inserted into an open fire flue (photo by Lewis Outing), and a view of an insulated protruding box window through pink cherry tree blossom

We want to bring community-owned renewable energy generation to York, so residents can play a part in the clean energy transition.

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We help York residents take action to reduce their energy bills and carbon footprints with advice on insulation retrofit and other energy efficiency measures.

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