OVESCO (Ouse Valley Energy Services Company)

About OVESCO (Ouse Valley Energy Services Company)

Our vision is for a future in which 100% of our local energy needs are generated from renewable sources. We want to reduce energy demand to enable local decarbonisation and be a trusted source of advice. We do this for the benefit of the local community.
OVESCO places community benefit at its core.

Our mission is to generate local community-owned renewable energy and to enable our communities and businesses to do the same. We provide trusted advice to help local residents and businesses become more energy efficient.
We inform and educate the local community, especially young people, about the benefits of renewable energy and seek to involve local people in our work.
OVESCO Aims to:
Demonstrate our commitment to a low carbon future by delivering renewable energy projects.
Provide opportunities for the local community to invest in renewable energy.
Sell green, community-controlled electricity.
Inspire and help local people to generate their own renewable energy. (Here is our list of local installers) and or purchase low-carbon energy
Help people reduce their energy usage.
Email: hello@ovesco.co.uk

Our Services

  • Community Renewable Energy Generation — Developing local renewable energy projects (e.g., solar farms, rooftop PV) for community benefit.

  • Energy Advice — Free, impartial advice on home energy use, tariffs, insulation, and saving energy.

  • Thermal Imaging Camera Rental — They lend out a thermal imaging camera for free so households can identify where heat is lost.

  • Community Investment / Share Offers — Allowing local people to invest in renewable energy projects via community share offers.

  • School and Business Solar Projects — Partnering with schools and businesses to install rooftop solar PV systems.

  • Project Development & Feasibility Studies — Carrying out feasibility studies and planning for new renewable energy projects.

  • Planning and Legal Support — Managing planning, legal processes, and community consultations for renewable energy projects.

  • Construction Oversight — Supervising the construction of renewable energy installations in collaboration with local contractors.

  • Energy Efficiency Grants & Support — Providing grants or funding support for insulation, heating, or renewable systems.

  • Educational Outreach — Educating local communities, especially young people, about renewable energy and energy efficiency.