Our Mission
To Bring Funding, Places, and People Together
Our mission is to coordinate sustainable technology projects to reduce our carbon footprint and generate electricity that can be used directly by our members or traded to external parties for the benefit of the local economy and local causes.
Evesham Vale Energy Renewables (EVER) is Community Benefits Society, part of the Coop movement dedicated to transforming how our community generates, consumes and benefits from power.
Locally Owned
Sustainable Future
Economic Resilience
Our Projects
What We Do
We are actively developing projects that bring immediate benefits to our community through clean, renewable power.
Community Solar & Battery
We are working to install solar PV panels and battery storage systems on residential properties across the Vale.
By aggregating these systems, we create a “Virtual Power Plant” that benefits homeowners through lower bills and supports the grid.
- Reduced energy bills for participants
- Increased energy independence
- Community ownership of asset
Commercial & Community Centres
Large roof spaces on community centres, schools, and commercial buildings are ideal for solar generation.
We partner with these venues to install infrastructure that reduces their operating costs.
- Zero upfront cost for venue owners
- Discounted electricity rates
- Revenue generation for community projects
Our People
Who we are
Dedicated community members driving our activities
Tony Strickland
Chief Instigator
Passionate about local energy, community resilience and sustainable agriculture.
Fun Fact
Organises wassails and other community events for fun.
Nik Clutterbuck
Technical Director
A working mechanical engineer with 30 years experience of real-world systems.
Fun Fact
In his spare time he makes his own beer, bread and cheese.
Mike Parker
Founder & Inspirer
A pioneer in many local projects for many community benefit over many years.
Fun Fact
His house cost him £6,000 when he bought it many moons ago
Neil Burston
Co-Instigator & Catalyzer
Generating ideas for ways to connect the dots and sharing them to the community.
Fun Fact
In younger days Used to do 2 day mountain biking events for fun
"The best energy is the energy we generate together.
It's not just about the electrons and electricity; it's about empowering our neighbours."
Tony Strickland, recently appointed Director
Our Partners
Who we work with
Tapping into other skilled, like-minded individuals and organisations to strengthen our networks and abilities
Working with government bodies
Establishing ourselves with local councils and within the respected Cooperative framework
Key Industry bodies
We partner within the vibrant community energy groups networks throughout the country
Partnering for extra expertise
We actively seek out knowledge from the many other groups actively supporting our work
Working with government bodies
Establishing ourselves with local councils and within the respected Cooperative framework
Involved in Key Industry groups
We partner within the vibrant community energy groups networks throughout the country
Partnering for extra expertise
We actively seek out knowledge from the many other groups actively supporting our work
Let's Connect
Get in touch with us to follow up on your interest in getting renewable projects going in Evesham Vale and beyond.