Welcome to
Common Green.

As an engineer, Stuart has always been interested in understanding how complex systems work and for the last 30 years he has been concerned about climate change. Involved in energy efficiency for most of his career, he believes that the climate emergency can be solved in large part by technical solutions that both reduce energy consumption and decarbonise energy production. Community Energy offers a way for local people to be involved in practical activities that help to tackle the climate crisis and move towards sustainability for both current and future generations.

Mary is passionate about the need to take action on what is a climate emergency, reduce our carbon footprint and live in a simpler, more sustainable way, both for the benefit of those near and far – and for future generations. With a background in journalism, she writes and edits the local community magazine, Contact, and has organised local recycling initiatives in recent years as well as promoting campaigns such as No to Hammonds Farm.

Wendy has a scientific background, studying biology when she was younger and working in a technical role in the field of space imaging by the end of her working career. She is fascinated by the complexity and interrelations of life on our beautiful planet and is very interested in possible solutions to the challenges of the climate crisis, including community energy schemes. She believes that how we live and work together in communities can have a huge impact on tackling climate change.

Abi has been a board director at Common Green since 2025, bringing extensive experience in human resources, sales, and business insights. Passionate about sustainability and positive community change, Abi combines strategic insight with a collaborative and approachable style. She grew up in Danbury and has lived in Australia and Singapore before returning in 2023. Abi enjoys family life with her husband, two children, and their dog. In her free time, she loves exploring the outdoors, local eateries, travelling, gardening, and is preparing to renovate a house. We are fortunate to have Abi, whose dedication to making a difference is inspiring.

Matilda is a digital, data, energy and sustainability leader who has delivered transformative programmes for organisations including The Crown Estate, Arup, DEFRA and BP, focusing on digital innovation, evidence-driven decision making, and sustainable energy transition. She has played a central role in initiatives that support the UK’s Net Zero ambitions, particularly in offshore wind, heat networks, and environmental data services. Matilda brings strategic insight and technical expertise to help build a more resilient, sustainable community for the future.

Peter lives in West Hanningfield and has spent most of his life in / around the Chelmsford area. Having spent most of his career in the development of electric vehicles, he is passionate about decarbonisation and sustainability and improving the environment we live in through people and technology working together.

Bob has 40+ years of experience in the management of the design and development of environmental projects, from conception to project management to final hand over.  His roles for large scale energy and construction companies have also involved business and people management, focusing on delivering outstanding service to meet client needs.

Joanne brings a wealth of experience from her corporate background to her project management role at Common Green. She believes strong communities are central to our wellbeing and values the role of nature in supporting mental and physical health. Joanne thrives on collaboration and enjoys driving meaningful projects forward.

Laura lives locally with her family and is committed to ensuring the area is thriving for future generations to enjoy. She brings operations and project management experience to her role as well as marketing. Laura is excited to be part of bringing community-led energy projects to the attention of the local community while protecting the integrity of the beautiful villages that surround us.