The incredible efforts of one of our Energy Local Clubs featured on prime-time television this week as the lead item on The One Show.
Environmental journalist Lucy Siegle presented a report on Energy Local Totnes in Devon (where she happened to grow up) for the episode aired on 3 June 2025.
(You can view it here from 1:40: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002d2v2/the-one-show-03062025)
The Totnes Renewable Energy Society (TRESOC) has worked hard to put the club in place using its hydro scheme on the River Dart, and the area is reaping the benefits, with potentially hundreds of households set to enjoy cheaper electricity.
Our partner supplier 100Green is providing additional (100% green) power from elsewhere when needed, and buys any unused surplus energy from TRESOC’s hydro plant.
The club is also planning to include solar installations to generate local energy in different weather conditions.
Energy Local Clubs bring together renewable generators and consumers to get a better deal on the price of power for all. The model also boosts grid capacity through more efficient use of local power, and gives consumers greater control over their bills through helping them match their power use to cheaper local generation.
If you’re interested in finding out whether an Energy Local Club could help your community, and discovering more about the support we offer to put a club in place, you can register for an introductory call here.