| In this issue: Retrofit reimagined- join us for a month long series of talks and webinars The DCE Community Fund is OPEN! Nominate your favourite community projects Meet our new team members We need trustees, can you help? Best wishes from DCE Directors: Derek, Emily, Ali, Henry, Rose and Tim. |
Retrofit Reimagined
We’re excited to share Retrofit Reimagined: Dorset A month-long series of free webinars & in-person events exploring how upgrading our homes can create warmer, healthier spaces while strengthening communities and cutting carbon.What we’ll explore:
🏡 Warmer, Healthier Homes – Simple changes to make homes more comfortable & energy-efficient
🤝 Stronger Communities – How retrofit can build community resilience & local jobs
🌱 A Shared Vision – What if Dorset had its own community-led Retrofit One-Stop Shop?📅 See the full event series & register here
These events are hosted by Wessex Community Assets & Dorset Community Energy and funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero & the South West Net Zero Hub.
The Community Fund is open
The DCE community fund supports projects that aim to reduce carbon emissions, reduce fuel poverty, address environmental resilience or reduce biodiversity loss in the Dorset and BCP area with grants up to £2000.
Carbon reduction does not just relate to energy projects; it might also include local food, sustainable transport or waste reduction or indeed any activity that reduces carbon emissions.
Share your favourite projects with us or ask them to apply directly.
Read more and apply
New Team Members
This month Dorset Community Energy welcomed two new team members- John Scott has been appointed Technical Director and Jamie Oakey joins us as Development Manager. Welcome John and Jamie!
Meet the Team & Meet the Directors
Everyone at DCE would like to extend a huge thank you to outgoing Technical Director Geoff Joy, and wish him all the best in his well-earned retirement!
Community Fund Trustees
Are you community minded? Do you have time to meet twice a year to discuss Dorset and BCP based projects? We are looking for volunteer trustees to help us distribute the community fund which this year stands at £12500. Email lucy@dorsetcommunityenergy.org.uk for more information.