How Bristol City Leap is using private finance to empower citizens

As Europe swelters through another record-breaking heatwave, cities are once again under pressure to keep people safe, energy affordable and essential services running. While the headlines focus on strained power grids and soaring demand for electricity, some municipalities have been quietly building local solutions for years. Bristol is one of them. Through its Community Energy Fund, the city has channeled private investment into neighbourhood-led projects.A public-private partnership contribut