Village Power is a Community Interest Company (C.I.C.) established in 2010 by inhabitants of the small Leicestershire village of North Kilworth. Members of the local community were concerned about the potential implications of continuing economic pressures and environmental impacts on the village, and were keen to do something positive to ensure the community and local economy are more sustainable in the future. Its main objective is to find ways to ensure the community is able to flourish in a more sustainable manner. By finding a different model for the local economy, it is hoped that other communities will follow in our footsteps, building on what we achieve.As Village Power CIC recognises that energy and social cohesion are corner-stones of a sound economy and society, it seeks to address the current and future challenges, initially, through renewable energy solutions and promoting a resource efficient culture, and subsequently through the provision of enhanced local services and new opportunities for the local community.