April 2026
It was a great turn out at the Cut, for the well organised film Power Station.
Two expert speakers gave insights into exciting possibilities for broader community energy in Halesworth will be around to talk to before and after the film:
Introduction by John Taylor of Community Energy England
and Julian Thompson, Chief Executive of Community Climate Action
We were inspired by the thought that Halesworth’s energy needs could be met by just 5 large wind turbines (like the “Bernard Matthews” ones) which we learned from the Opergy Report for Halesworth Town Council. HASH is already working with local community groups to secure green energy solutions and and this work, alongside the enthusiastic support expressed at the screening for getting involved in a green energy project, puts us in a good position to engage with the newly announced East Suffolk Council Community Energy Programme. This brand new initiative supports the delivery of community-owned and led renewable energy projects empowering us as a community to take control of our energy future and contribute to a more sustainable energy system, as well as getting local benefits. A small group from HASH will be attending the launch meeting and we’ll report back.
We know that we can help to reduce our energy costs (increasingly important with the conflict in the Middle East) by making our own renewable electricity; putting solar panels on our roofs or trying the new “plug-in” panels which are coming soon (great for those who are renting, in flats or listed properties), then there’s insulation and batteries to consider…
Sometimes it can all feel a bit overwhelming but, says Jim Green, Chair of Halesworth ASH (Area Sustainability Hub) “We’re here to help! Starting with the screening of Power Station, the latest in our Green Films strand.”
This fun and powerful film follows the filmmaker/activist couple Hilary and Dan (plus kids) as they set about trying to get solar panels on all the houses in their London street; starting by simply knocking on doors, the project develops into finding experts for insulation, solar panel providers and fitters, raising funds for panels on the local schools and generating publicity.
Halesworth ASH supported the film with a practical advice clinic from Halesworth Energy Champion William Poulsen – bring your home energy efficiency questions along to William at his free “energy clinic”