Ambition Community Energy CIC was created as an offshoot of Ambition Lawrence Weston. Ambition Lawrence Weston (ALW) is a grassroots, resident-led and driven development trust, registered charity and company. It was founded by local residents in 2012, to deliver their Community Plan that brings together the aspirations of over 1,200 residents who responded and gave their views.

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One suggestion made by residents was a community-owned wind turbine. ACE was established to make this suggestion a reality, and thus improve economic stability and create investment in regeneration.