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Our 6th share offer is live! For the second time we are focusing on wonderful LED lighting - in this case at Marvels Lane Primary in Lewisham.

LEDs save up to 70% on energy versus older bulbs, and in this case will save the school around £79,000 over 10 years - to be spent wherever it needs it most.

And as if that wasn’t enough, LED lighting also provides a healthier, flicker-free environment for pupils and teachers alike - not to mention a fair return for investors.

Over 10 years, the project will also save the equivalent of more than 71,000kg of CO2 in emissions.

In a word (or 2 emoji) there is a surprising amount to 💙 about 💡.

Find out more, get involved and invest today - our last share offer reached its target in record time.

Zack Polanski Highlights Funding Challenges in Fuel Poverty Support & Selce’s Service at GLA

On 29 January, Green Party Leader for England and Wales Zack Polanski highlighted the particular importance of in-person fuel poverty support in London, and the service Selce is providing to those most in need.

Speaking at the GLA, Zack went on to explain to London Mayor Sadiq Khan the current funding challenges in our space:

“Looking at fuel poverty strategy and the Warm Homes Plan…it’s a real focus on digital rather than what can happen in person – I want to flag up specifically South East London Community Energy. Previously they’ve had GLA support and that’s now stopped.”

Watch the video and learn more about our campaign here.

How a London Energy Co-Op is Trying to Bring Power to the People

Co-op News speaks to our founder & CEO Giovanna Speciale about Selce’s work towards a cleaner, fairer future for SE London.

“CEO and founding member Giovanna Speciale has been at the forefront of the community co-op for over 11 years, and long before that was a dedicated environmental activist.

“Since 2014, Selce has been helping communities save money, use energy more efficiently, and alleviate fuel poverty while increasing access to renewables for everyone – not just those who can afford it.”

Read the article in Co-op News.

Selce Co-Chair Kate Parker Comments on the Local Power Plan

Our co-chair Kate was present at the launch of the government’s Local Power Plan earlier earlier this month – she said:

“The Local Power Plan recognises the multiple interconnected impacts that community energy projects have, and the potential for community wealth building that they offer. The £1bn investment demonstrates a commitment to supporting and growing this model, with a vision that ‘by 2030, every community in the UK will have the opportunity to own a local energy project’ - read more of Kate’s thoughts.

Understanding How Much Devices and Appliances in the Home Cost to Run

Ever wondered how much each appliance or electrical device around the home is costing on your bill each month?

With a clearer understanding of how to work this out, we can make better decisions on where to save if possible – both on bills and energy use.

What you’ll need: 3 simple numbers. Read the post.

Selce at the Telegraph Hill Festival

Selce will be taking part in a number of events at this year’s Telegraph Hill Festival - and tickets are now on sale, so book your places to avoid missing out!

14/3 - Lewisham Green Networking evening event

21/3 - Power Station Screening & Discussion

25/3 - Invest in Your Community evening event

28/3 - Make/Shift Day - Selce will have a stall

LEDing the Way – Saving Energy & Cutting Bills for Schools in SE London

Our sixth share offer - and our second to cover LED lighting - is now live!

Why do we do LED lighting for schools & community buildings?

• LEDs result in a ~70% cut in energy use for lighting, significant carbon savings, as well as improved well-being for students and staff.

• LEDs can be installed without many of the planning challenges which can affect solar.

• Interested in investing? Visit our share offer page, read the share offer document - then complete our questionnaire - and we’ll send over the final steps.