Community Energy Barnet

Community Energy has come to Barnet

Repowering London has worked with Barnet residents to establish the borough’s first community energy group, Community Energy Barnet (CEB).

The CEB Journey So Far

With funding from the London Community Energy Fund, CEB completed feasibility studies on three Barnet schools in 2024.
In December 2024, CEB was set up as an official community benefit society.
In March 2025, CEB started five more feasibility studies on Barnet buildings, including schools, a college and a leisure centre.
CEB is looking to open a share offer soon so local people can invest in community energy and bring solar panels on local roofs into local hands. Please sign up to the mailing list to make sure you are the first to learn about opportunities to take part.
CEB has an established volunteer group and a board of Directors with local residents who are part of this adventure. If you want to get involved in bringing this exciting project into reality email info@communityenergybarnet.org.uk
You can also head to the Community Energy Barnet website to learn more.

Be part of creating change in your community

Community Energy Barnet’s mission is to develop fair, low-carbon and community-driven energy infrastructure in the area. Its shared goal is to “inspire broader change towards a sustainable and resilient energy future for Barnet, benefitting both the community and the environment.”

If that sounds like something you would like to get involved in then get in contact! You can join one of CEB’s quarterly meetings at 7.30pm on Mondays. Its 2026 dates are: Monday 20 Jan, Monday 28 April, Monday 14 July, Monday 10 November.

Simply email info@commununityenergybarnet.org to find out how to get involved or sign up to the mailing list using the button below.

How community energy can help Barnet residents

CHEAP & CLEAN POWER

Creating locally generated power that reduces bills and creates surplus profits for the local area

EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES

Ensuring communities benefit from the energy system through profits generated from solar power

FIGHTING CLIMATE CHANGE

The borough will lower its carbon footprint, helping to meet its climate emergency goals

COMMUNITY COHESION

The project brings residents together in a fun and worthwhile cause

How CEB works

With the support of Repowering London, a Community Benefit Society has been set up to run the project and hold the funds raised. These Societies are legal entities whose statutory purpose is to serve the broader interests of the community. This means that any proceeds from the project are locked into Barnet and delivered to local residents.

Local residents aged 16 or over, businesses, councils and others can invest in the Society by purchasing shares when they become available. Shareholders automatically become members of CEB.
To ensure no one is left out, Barnet residents can become a non-investor member for £1 and have the same say in how the project is run as any investor.
The Society is run by members and a board of voluntary Directors (see below) who come from the local community. Governance of the Society is truly democratic because each member has one vote, no matter whether or how much they invest.
The Society can use funds raised from the sale of community shares to buy or install solar panels, which then provide regular income. Shareholders can expect to receive a reasonable return on their investment and get their initial stake back.
After core costs and investor returns have been paid out, any remaining income is given to a Community Fund which supports local priority projects.

Ready to get involved?

You can read more about CEB by signing up to its mailing list.

CEB is also happy to hear from people who would like to volunteer for its projects by email at info@commununityenergybarnet.org.

Our CEB directors

CEB currently has four voluntary Directors. Their role is to ensure the Community Benefit Society is running well and to support its development with support from Repowering London.