River Ivel Community Energy

11/07/2026

We met so many lovely, helpful and knowledgeable people at Langford Village Events today. We had so many great conversation.
Please get in touch if we can help you or you can help us.

08/07/2026

5am - get up and open all of the doors and windows.
Fan - if you have one, place it by an open exterior door/window pointing inwards to suck in cooler air.
As soon as it is warmer outside than in - turn off fans, shut exterior doors and all windows, blinds, curtain, shutters etc.
Enjoy a cool home all day.

29/06/2026

This is what all new builds should be like! BBC News - Buntingford net zero school stays cool and open during heatwave - BBC News
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3ry7v7xnvyo
Whilst retrofitting to this standard is more difficult you would be surprised what can be done. We can even fund raise for community organisations to achieve their goals.
Please get in touch for advice and, remember, we dont sell anything so all of our advice is free.
Bedfordshire Energy Together Greensand Community Energy Buzz Community Energy

Buntingford First School is the first in England to be net zero carbon, the council says.

26/06/2026

26/06/2026

Maybe for Bedford? Bedfordshire Energy Together

City plans to triple system of underground pipes that distribute chilled river water, reducing need for individual cooling units

25/06/2026

In a house built in 1962 with only basic enhancements since then. (Cavity wall insulation 20+ years ago, double glazing 20+ years old) This is what one of our energy champions is achieving right now with no air con and at no extra cost.
Please get in touch if you would like us to help you achieve something similar. Warning - it requires lifestyle changes.

25/06/2026

We’re recruiting Energy Advisors!
Greensand Community Energy (https://www.greensandenergy.org/), working with Buzz Community Energy (https://www.buzzcommunityenergy.co.uk/) and River Ivel Community Energy (https://riverivelcommunityenergy.com/), are looking to develop our successful Energy Champion scheme by appointing two Energy Advisors to offer regular energy advice sessions and to support our volunteers attending local events and conducting home visits across Bedfordshire.

We have two Energy Advisor posts available, for 8 hours per week.

As an Energy Advisor, you will already have the NEA Level 3 qualification in Energy Awareness,(https://www.nea.org.uk/training-and-education/training-course-outlines/energy-awareness-6281-level3/) or be undertaking the qualification at time of application.
You will be confident in delivering energy and renewables advice face to face in community settings and good at listening to determine client needs.
You will have your own transport to access venues across Central Bedfordshire, and your own laptop or tablet to keep records and report outcomes.

Energy Advisor Hours are flexible around regular local energy advice sessions, but some weekend and evening availability is helpful. You will be self-employed and will need to have a DBS check on appointment.

The 2 roles are for 1st September 2026 to 31st March 2027 initially, with potential to continue to a longer term contract. The application deadline is 5pm on Friday 17th July 2026.

Interested? Email [email protected] for an application pack, or with any questions about the role.

We actively encourage people of all backgrounds, ages, races, religions, belief systems, sexual orientations and gender identities to apply for these roles.