Why Partner With CEP?
For anchor organisations, community energy offers multiple benefits: solar installations require no capital investment and provide long‑term electricity cost certainty while supporting climate commitments and showing visible local leadership. Surplus profits are retained in Preston, strengthening the local economy. By partnering with CEP you demonstrate corporate responsibility, contribute to a fair energy transition and benefit from positive publicity.
Financial and Social Returns
Investors earn a modest interest while their money funds renewable infrastructure and social impact. Community energy projects generate threefold value: financial returns, environmental benefits through renewable generation and social benefits via community reinvestment.
Reputation and Brand Benefits
Partnership or sponsorship positions your organisation as a leader in sustainability. Solar projects are highly visible and demonstrate a tangible commitment to net‑zero targets. Joining CEP as an organisational member or sponsor can enhance your brand and build goodwill with customers, employees and the wider community.
Investment Structure
CEP’s community share offers are issued by a registered Community Benefit Society. Shares are withdrawable and not traded on a stock exchange. Investments qualify for tax reliefs where available. Download our investment pack for full details of share terms, projected returns and the legal structure of our share offer. We also offer tailored presentations for businesses and investors—contact us to schedule a session.
Start a Project With Us
Have a large rooftop or site in Preston? We’re looking for organisations with suitable roof space, partners interested in local energy delivery and institutions supporting skills and local supply chains. CEP can install solar panels with no capital investment from the host. We provide the funding and manage pre‑construction, installation and ongoing operations. Hosts buy the electricity at a discounted rate through a long‑term agreement, gaining cost certainty and meeting climate commitments. Contact us to discuss how community energy could work for your building.
Partners & Supporters
CEP works closely with local authorities, educational institutions and businesses to unlock Preston’s renewable energy potential. Our partners include Preston College – the site of our next 467 kWp solar installation – and organisations with large roof spaces ready to host solar panels. We also collaborate with regional net‑zero hubs, community energy networks and other supporters who share our commitment to a fair, low‑carbon future. If your organisation is interested in partnering with us, please get in touch.
