Centre for Energy Equality secures £3.5m Series A funding from BGF
The Warrington-based enterprise will use the capital to expand advisory services and commercialise grid innovation products.
Centre for Energy Equality is a Warrington-based impact-driven organisation that develops solutions to tackle fuel poverty and enhance grid flexibility.
Centre for Energy Equality has secured £3.5m in a Series A financing round led by growth capital investor BGF. Founded in 2022, the company creates technology and advisory solutions designed to combat fuel poverty and assist vulnerable households through the low-carbon transition.
The capital injection will enable the firm to scale its operations by growing its team, expanding advisory offerings, and bringing new grid innovation products to market. BGF partner Jonathan Earl is joining the board as part of the transaction, alongside Monica Collings OBE who assumes the role of chair.
From the founder
"We set out from day one to create a purpose-driven enterprise that made the clean energy transition fair, inclusive and accessible to all. It’s our firm view that no community should be left behind as we strive for a net-zero future."
Andrew Ross
Co-founder and CEO at Centre for Energy Equality
Investor perspective
"CEE is an exceptional business with purpose at its core. From its social enterprise roots, it has rapidly evolved into a high-growth organisation, playing a fundamental role in converting energy innovation into positive impact by embedding it in communities up and down the country. We’re excited to join CEE on the next phase of their journey, as they work with stakeholders across the energy ecosystem to bring more innovations to life and ensure all projects are shaped by real needs and deliver shared value."
Elle Swire
Investor, BGF
Use of funds
- 01Grow the team
- 02Continue product development
- 03Accelerate go-to-market
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About the company
Centre for Energy Equality
Warrington-based social enterprise tackling fuel poverty and energy inequality.