Warm and Safe Wiltshire helps people in fuel poverty. Working in partnership with the local council, CSE helps people live in warmer, healthier and safer homes.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
CSE is working with households to understand how energy flexibility services can be made more accessible and inclusive.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
CrowdFlex research. Who's taking part and earning rewards in electricity demand-shifting initiatives – and who isn't?| Centre for Sustainable Energy
A report highlighting how can rented homes and non-domestic buildings meet minimum standards for energy efficiency.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
This project offered advice and support to landlords on how they can meet their minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) obligations.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
We want you to be warm at home, but we know that cutting down on costs is important too. Follow our easy tips on using energy economically.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
The Centre for Sustainable Energy was commissioned by Bristol City Council to create the Bristol Fuel Poverty Action Plan 2020-2030.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Research examining the crucial but often overlooked role of household and community labour in Smart Local Energy Systems.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
A review into the demand reduction, demand response, and distributed energy including the challenges and how to improve energy demand.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Powering Up from CSE supporting the development of community energy projects in low-income communities| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Creating a network of community organisations to provide much needed support for people struggling with the cost of living crisis.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
This project helped local groups and organisations identify and take action on fuel poverty within their communities.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
CSE and Winchester Action on Climate Change (WinACC) are working together to inspire and support community climate action in and around the city of Winchester| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Green Open Home events invite local people inside homes that have had energy saving imporvements to share knowledge and inspire.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Working towards an energy system that leaves no one behind as we transition to net zero.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
The Bristol City Leap Community Energy Fund is a beacon of opportunity for local community groups driving down carbon emissions in our city.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
The Energy Champions project engaged people, communities and local businesses with saving energy, generating local renewables and tackling fuel poverty.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
CSE and local partners are running a new community project to increase the provision of community led retrofit and home energy advice.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
An innovative project changing behaviour and making information about home energy levels accessible through gameification.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
A look back at CSE's impact for the 2024-25 financial year.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Our energy advisors help people struggling with energy bills and living in cold homes. Here's Hannah's story.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Before she contacted CSE, Amy was struggling to keep up with the rising costs of energy and other necessities.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Resource| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Resource| Centre for Sustainable Energy
The Bridgend County Energy Challenge kickstarted community energy action in the Bridgend borough area.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Increasing community engagement with local planning.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
OpenLV was a ground breaking, £6m project to make local electricity data openly available to the energy industry, community groups and app developers.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
How can we get more local energy schemes in low-income areas? This project explored existing community energy projects in poorer areas.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
The Next Generation project helps to develop sustainable, financially viable and innovative community energy businesses.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
The Community Energy Challenge supported seven community groups to develop sizeable renewable energy projects.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
CSE and Bristol Energy Network co-chaired the Bristol Green Capital energy action group, a subgroup of the Green Capital Partnership.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Supporting Forest of Dean district council to develop community energy activity and inspire people to invest in a community solar project.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
The Thrive Renewables Community Benefit Programme helps communities take local action on the climate crisis.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
These resources for local energy projects can be used by individuals at community level to achieve effective local engagement and low carbon impact.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
A community investment fund that helps charities and community groups tackle fuel poverty and support people in vulnerable situations.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
How can insulation transform lives? Why don’t more homes install it? This study evaluated people's experiences of solid wall insulation.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Low Energy Apartment Futures was a European-wide project aimed at improving the energy efficiency of apartment blocks.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Advice and resources for community businesses to help them save energy and build a better future.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
An updated report into communities' common concerns about wind power. These issues should be considered when planning local renewables.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Comprehensive user research on Passiv's innovative heat pump smart thermostat, delivering insights for product development & market adoption.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Improving understanding of home energy efficiency calculations using machine learning and smart meter enabled thermal efficiency ratings.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
A jointly authored report by CSE and Changeworks explores the experience of social housing providers with district heating systems.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
The National Household Model is a domestic energy policy modelling tool covering all of GB housing stock, created by CSE.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Milton Keynes Council commissioned the CSE with the United Sustainable Energy Agency, to produce a multi-layered, GIS-based Energy Map.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
This renewable energy mapping study provided supporting evidence for the development of Guildford’s Local Plan and help for the council.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Exploring the retrofit motivations and needs of Bristol homeowners with an income of £30,000 or more.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
CSE recently responded to a consultation from Ofwat, the water regulator, on a proposed priority services register for the water companies.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Our letter outlines key recommendations for further strengthening the planning system's role in tackling climate change.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Last May, CSE responded to the Government’s consultation on equalising the cost between pre payment meter (PPM) and other payment methods.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Discover the Future Energy Landscapes (FEL) community engagement toolkit – your resource for local energy action.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
A pioneering approach to community engagement on local renewable energy projects. Giving communities information, time and space to develop their energy vision.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Our new guide provides advice and resources for community energy organisations looking to improve their governance practices.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Stories showing how Future Energy Landscapes can bridge the gap between communities and local and national policy-making.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Six suggestions on how to fairly share the benefits of the smart energy transition.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
We partnered with Forest of Dean council to work with community-based organisations, supporting them to develop sustainability action plans.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Energise, our biannual publication, showcases the latest developments in CSE’s work. Browse our previous copies.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Should local authorities have a legal duty to address climate change? We brought together council leaders and sustainability officers to explore this critical question.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
A call for more funding for LQBTQ+ fuel poverty support. LGBTQ+ communities & organisations that support them need more money to provide...| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Through our Cosier Homes Advice Service, CSE stepped in to support Husniya with practical energy advice that could help...| Centre for Sustainable Energy
CSE developed a toolkit to support local authorities in implementing the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) regulations.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Research to improve energy advice to multigenerational households to address barriers and increase support.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Research for the GLA helping them to understand fuel poverty in London, informing the Fuel Poverty Action plan.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
CSE's projects supporting local authorities and communities to develop meaningful action and resilience against climate change.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Project| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Frank had been without heating or hot water for over a year when he called us. Here’s how the CSE advice line was able to support him.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Project| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Project| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Project| Centre for Sustainable Energy
To understand energy in schools, a unique combination of smart metering and BBC's microbit technology was used.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Project| Centre for Sustainable Energy
A summary of key findings from our first webinar reporting on consumer fairness developments across the smart energy market.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Project| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Project| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Research into how the creation of zero carbon zones could help to achieve decarbonisation goals and deliver other benefits in Wales.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
The Stroud District Renewable Energy Assessment explored renewable energy potential and opportunities within the district.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
This project assessed the potential for solar PV on Birmingham's rooftops. CSE developed a map to show viable roofs and benefits.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Project| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Project| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Project| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Project| Centre for Sustainable Energy
The government lacks a coherent communications strategy to ensure its policies are accepted by the public.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
The Centre for Sustainable Energy is calling for more ambitious targets and a fairness principle in the Fuel Poverty Strategy| Centre for Sustainable Energy
While broadly supporting the recent heat network consultations, we recommend improvements to ensure heat networks work fairly| Centre for Sustainable Energy
A detailed response to the government's review of Ofgem's mandate and duties, drawing on 45 years of experience| Centre for Sustainable Energy
CSE wrote to energy minister, Ed Miliband, to highlight the principles we feel need to underpin the design of the Local Power Plan.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
NGN's Affordable Warmth and Safety scheme offers funding to local organisations that provide energy saving advice to vulnerable households.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Our volunteers help us tackle the climate emergency and end the suffering caused by cold homes. Why don't you join them?| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Volunteers are crucial to support the Centre for Sustainable Energy in our mission to end the suffering caused by cold homes. Jake shares his experience.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
WHAM (Warmer Homes, Advice & Money) supports Bristol and North Somerset’s most vulnerable residents with energy advice, money and home repair| Centre for Sustainable Energy
The Priority Services Register (PSR) is offered by all electricity and water companies. You get help in a power cut or water supply stops| Centre for Sustainable Energy
CSE supports people and organisations across the UK to tackle the climate emergency and end the suffering caused by cold homes| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Resource| Centre for Sustainable Energy
CSE provides vulnerability assessments for Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) to help them support their vulnerable customers.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
A pair of reports on the likely social distributional impacts of UK Government energy and climate change policies.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Research into families' experiences of their first year of living in new build high energy performance affordable rental homes.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
How to save on your water bill. Our how to guide to save water in the bathroom, kitchen or garden and get the best from your supplier| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Smart plugs monitor a device’s current, voltage, and energy consumption, providing real-time reports on energy consumption via a phone app.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
St James Court, St James Parade, | Centre for Sustainable Energy
Find out how much you could earn through the demand flexibility service by cutting your electricity use at peak times.| Centre for Sustainable Energy
Wondering what it's like working in retrofit? James, a retrofit coordinator from CSE, shares what his role is like.| Centre for Sustainable Energy