Shared energy - working together for a sustainable future

bassac has joined forces with the Community Development Foundation, Groundwork UK and the new economics foundation (nef) to run a new project called 'Shared Energy'.

Through this project we are providing support to community organisations working together to become more sustainable. 

The project is now well under way. Nine community organisations have started working together in three local groups or 'clusters' in Bristol, the Yorkshire and Humber region, and in London.

Assessing your impact on the environment

Each organisation began by carrying out an environmental assessment of themselves with the help of a staff member from Groundwork.

Thinking ahead to the effects of climate change

Then in their regional clusters, groups joined in a scenario planning workshop - 'How will we respond if we experience flooding, or we have to reduce our energy costs?' - facilitated by the new economics foundation.

The aim is to capture learning to illustrate challenges and celebrate successes and share this knowledge with the wider community sector via resources and future work. This process of sharing will take place at the end of the project.

If you would like to find out more about this work contact Karen@bassac.org.uk