This event is open to local community groups to find out more about how we can support you.

The Electricity North West Powering Our Communities fund supports projects that put community and local energy at the heart of communities. In 2019 we have supported six projects who received a share of £71,000.

The event will celebrate the successful projects from last year’s fund and give more information on how to apply for this year’s fund.

This year Electricity North West is launching a new version of the fund called ‘Empowering our communities’ that will fund projects that will increase resilience and bring community-wide benefit. Further details on criteria and the application process will be provided on the night.

5.00 Registration, networking and refreshments

5.30 Introduce and welcome, Helen Seagrave, Electricity North West and Graham Vernon, Burnley Boys and Girls club

Presentations from this year’s Powering Our Communities fund projects:

Burnley Boys and Girls – Eco Warriors

Carbon Coop - Warm Homes for All

Kashmir Youth Project – Fuel Katao, Paisay Bachao (Save fuel, save money)

Burneside Community Energy – Community owned energy supply

Oldham Community Power - Provisions of electronic displays for solar generation

6.50 Empowering our communities fund overview, Helen Seagrave, Community Energy Manager and Jill Hendry, Engagement and Partnership Lead, Electricity North West

7.00 Networking and refreshments

7.30 Close