A report to Consumer Focus funded by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation that seeks a better understanding of consumers’ actual expenditure on fuel and how this affects our understanding of fuel poverty. Find out more about the background to the report here | October 2010
Click here to download (PDF file 2MB)
Written by Donald Hirsch (Loughborough University), Ian Preston and Vicki White (both Centre for Sustainable Energy), this report makes an important contribution to our understanding of fuel poverty, particularly with respect to how low-income consumers respond to high fuel prices.
The research also sheds light on the relationship between fuel poverty and income poverty – a central issue for the Hills Fuel Poverty Review. The findings should help both inform the next stage of the Hills Review and future fuel poverty policy.
Smart meters have the potential to deliver significant benefits, but the programme for their introduction runs a high risk of failure. This report was written by CSE for consumer champions, Which? You can find out about the background to the report here | November 2011
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This report examines the current plans for the roll-out and operation of smart meters, and measures the plans against a range of consumer-oriented objectives (e.g. low costs, a confidence-inspiring roll-out process and a fair share of the benefits). But the report concludes that without remedy, the smart-meter programme may fall short, leading to consumer resistance and/or surrendering the bulk of the benefits to energy suppliers.
Written by Simon Roberts and Zoe Redgrove | November 2011
The interim report of the Hills Fuel Poverty Review was published in October 2011 and organisations engaged with the fuel poverty agenda, CSE among them, invited to respond. CSE's reaction was among the most detailed and can be downloaded here. You can also find out more about what the Hills Fuel Poverty Review is doing | October 2011
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An analysis of English Housing Survey (EHS, 2007-08) data to understand more about the geography, occupancy and general characteristics of England's hard-to-treat housing stock | November 2011
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38% of English housing stock is considered hard-to-treat (defined as having no mains gas heating system and/or a solid wall property).
CSE has analysed English Housing Survey (EHS, 2007-08) data to understand a little more about the make-up, nature, geography, occupancy and general characteristics of England's HTT housing stock.
Internal research paper | November 2011
A guide to improving the energy efficiency of traditional homes in the city of Bath. For more about Low Carbon Bath project, read the profile here | June 2011
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Warmer Bath is a 76-page book of practical guidance designed help improve the energy efficiency of Victorian and Georgian homes in Bath.
It grew out of a series of public meetings, workshops, consultations and surveys which explored local attitudes to preserving the historic environment of Bath and tackling climate change.
Written by Will Anderson and Joanna Robinson, and published by CSE and the Bath Preservation Trust (BPT).
A research paper commissioned by CSE drawing on peer-reviewed articles and government-funded analysis to address some of the concerns that are expressed in relation to wind power. Find out more about the background to the project here | May 2011
Click here to download (PDF file 288kB)
Produced by CSE as part of PlanLoCaL. It was written in response to requests from community groups for factual information about wind energy, in part to counter the many myths and misconceptions surrounding this technology.
Published May 2011
End-of-project report assessing impact of CSE's solid-wall insulation and renewable energy scheme for people in fuel poverty in Bath. To find out more about the background to the project, view the profile here | December 2010
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An in-depth look at CSE's Freedom from Fuel Poverty scheme funded by Bath and North East Somerset Council, that aimed to tackle fuel poverty and reduce carbon emissions in private sector housing in the area, through full funding of thermal efficiency improvements and renewable energy measures, in particular solid wall insulation and/or solar thermal installation.
This was a very innovative project, and the profile of this project was one of the most-visited pages on our website.
Written by Philip Morris | December 2010
Understanding the energy consumption patterns of low income households. Find out more about the background to this report here | November 2010
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Final report to Ofgem, prepared by Vicki White, with Simon Roberts and Ian Preston (all Centre for Sustainable Energy).
Published November 2010
This study aims to estimate the total cost of delivering an enhanced Decent Homes Standard to London's social housing. Find out more about the background to this report here | Jan 2011
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This study aims to estimate the total cost of delivering an enhanced Decent Homes Standard to London's social housing by identifying the best technical options for delivering improvements relating to sustainable energy (energy efficiency and low/zero carbon generation), water efficiency and summer overheating. Produced in conjunction with the Metropolitan Housing Partnership (MHP).
Published January 2011 by CSE
An interim report to eaga Charitable Trust. Find out more about the background to the report here | October 2011
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Whilst the technical challenges of solid wall insulation are widely acknowledged, there has been little exploration to date of the human barriers to uptake. These are likely to be substantial, given the disruption involved and the impact of measures on building appearance. To help address this knowledge gap, CSE, with funding from eaga Charitable Trust, has undertaken a thorough evaluation of a solid wall insulation scheme (Freedom From Fuel Poverty) delivered in the Bath and North East Somerset area.
In-depth study which reveals that the costs of policies designed to tackle climate change are likely to be borne disproportionately by low-income groups. You can find out more about the background to this project here | July 2010
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In-depth study which reveals that the costs of policies designed to tackle climate change are likely to be borne disproportionately by the poor.
Prepared on behalf of Eaga Charitable Trust by Ian Preston and Vicki White (CSE) and Pedro Guertler (Association for the Conservation of Energy).
July 2010
A study of the 'coping-strategies' of households facing fuel poverty and the daily reality of living on a low income in a British winter. You can find out more about the background to this project here | June 2010
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A study of the 'coping-strategies' of households facing fuel poverty and the details of the daily reality of living on a low income in a British winter. Includes a face-to‐face survey of 700 households and 50 in‐depth telephone interviews.
By Will Anderson and Vicki White, both of the Centre for Sustainable Energy, and Andrea Finney, University of Bristol. Funded by eaga Charitable Trust.
June 2010
Many communities are fortunate enough to have generated an income stream from their renewable energy project and this film shows how some of these have re-invested their profits for the future. Made as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
If your project is fortunate enough to generate an income stream from its renewable energy, this film helps you to understand how you can effectively re-invest your profits for the future. Made as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
There are a variety of ways community-based renewable energy projects have accessed the funding and income to turn their proposals into reality, and this films looks at a number of them. Made as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
Triodos Renewables is an arm of Triodos Bank that specialises in the funding of renewable energy projects, and this film helps you to understand how they can help your project. Made as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
Effective fundraising campaigns could be the best way of raising the funds you need through local donations, and this film provides the guidance to do this. Made as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
Financial incentives, like the feed-in tariff and renewable heat incentive, are designed to encourage communities to generate money from renewable energy projects and this film helps you to understand how to take advantage. Made as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
Commissioned by Bristol City Council and funded by DECC, this report provides an overview of the community energy sector in Bristol based on the results of a questionnaire distributed to community energy groups | July 2011
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The aim of this report was to provide more detailed capacity profiles of community energy groups in Bristol, to identify key support needs, and to make recommendations for actions to support the sector in future | July 2011
One way of funding particularly large renewable energy projects is to borrow from a bank and establish a repayment plan, and this film helps you understand how. Made as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
Describes the results of a consultation designed to explore the attitudes to improving the energy performance of traditional buildings in the city of Bath. You can find out more about the background to this project here | November 2010
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Describes the results of a consultation designed to explore the attitudes to improving the energy performance of traditional buildings in the city of Bath. The results will inform the development of practical guidance about upgrading the diverse range of historic and traditional (solid wall) buildings in Bath.
Produced by CSE and the Bath Preservation Trust. Written by Will Anderson (CSE)
November 2010
One method of raising the necessary cash for your renewable energy project is by inviting people to become shareholders and this film helps you through that process. Made as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
Securing funding for your sustainable energy project can be quite a challenge and this film helps to support you through the process. Made as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
Getting planning permission for a community-based renewable-energy project can take time, require effort and cost money, and this film helps identify some of the pitfalls. Made as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
Planning applications in and for heritage settings will have particular local and national rules to follow, and this film will help you understand what may be necessary. Made as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
Understanding and navigating the process of getting planning permission for your renewable energy project can be complex, but this film will guide you through. Made as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
Developing a good relationship with officers at the local council who will help advise on and determine your plans, is important to driving your energy project forward - and this film explains who you'll come into contact with. Made as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
This is a simple introduction to the national system of planning: explaining what it is, as well as what can be built and where. Made as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
Different legally recognised structures work for different types of community groups, and this film helps you to determine which one works best for yours. Made as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
One of a suite of non-specialist energy advice leaflets produced by CSE. Printed leaflets are available for sale: click here for details.
Click here to download (PDF file 179kB)
Community groups expecting to generate an income are likely to use one of two legally recognised structures; community interest companies (CIC) or industrial and provident societies (IPS), and this film explains both. Made as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
It's important to have a legally recognised structure for your renewable energy project in order to manage funding, contracts, income and other matters, and this film gives you all the information you need to know. Made as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
One of a suite of non-specialist energy advice leaflets produced by CSE. Printed leaflets are available for sale: click here for details.
Click here to download (PDF file 205kB)
How can prospective systems of personal carbon trading be tweaked to protect low-income households? You can find out more about the background to this project here | August 2009
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CSE's research (Distributional Impacts of Personal Carbon Trading - see below) showed that a system based on an equal allocation of carbon allowances to every adult is broadly fair, but that a small proportion of low-income households would be made worse off.
This report, by Vicki White and Joshua Thumim for the Institute for Public Policy Research, aimed to find out how the system could be tweaked in order to moderate the negative impacts on low-income households.
August 2009
Things can go badly wrong if you don't listen to the views of your community and others around you, and this film shows the consequences of consulting too late. Made as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
Consulting meaningfully with the local community is a critical step in a successful renewable energy project and this film will help guide you through the process. Made as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
One of a suite of non-specialist energy advice leaflets produced by CSE. Printed leaflets are available for sale: click here for details.
Click here to download (PDF file 184kB)
Explains how members of local communities are the best people to identify the priorities for their own future and introduces people to the idea of community-led planning. Made as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
One of a suite of non-specialist energy advice leaflets produced by CSE. Printed leaflets are available for sale: click here for details.
Click here to download (PDF file 155kB)
Helps you to understand that good management is essential to successfully co-ordinating your community project, this film guides you through the process. Made as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
One of a suite of non-specialist energy advice leaflets produced by CSE. Printed leaflets are available for sale: click here for details.
Click here to download (PDF file 178kB)
Tells the story of how farmers in Cumbria joined together to develop plans for an anaerobic digester plant, which will save them money and potentially provide heat. Made as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
One of a suite of non-specialist energy advice leaflets produced by CSE. Printed leaflets are available for sale: click here for details.
Click here to download (PDF file 103kB)
Tells the story of how a community building in Devon installed a ground-source heat pump as their latest renewable project to help save thousands of pounds. Made as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
One of a suite of non-specialist energy advice leaflets produced by CSE. Printed leaflets are available for sale: click here for details.
Click here to download (PDF file 236kB)
One of a suite of non-specialist energy advice leaflets produced by CSE. Printed leaflets are available for sale: click here for details.
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Tells the story of how a group in Settle, North Yorkshire, set up a hydro-electric project to generate renewable energy and profits for the community. Made as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
Tells the story of how the people of a Nottinghamshire village bought and installed a 225kw wind turbine, with feed-in tariff profits benefitting shareholders and paying for community projects. Made as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
One of a suite of non-specialist energy advice leaflets produced by CSE. Printed leaflets are available for sale: click here for details.
Click here to download (PDF file 247kB)
Smart meters: what should they look like, and how should they work? You can find out more about the background to this project here | October 2009
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This study sought to define a core specification for real-time energy displays (smart meters) derived from a qualitative investigation of consumer experience of the gadgets currently available on the market.
Written by Will Anderson and Vicki White (both Centre for Sustainable Energy) on behalf on the Energy Saving Trust, the study was based on focus-groups plus literature reviews by Clive Frankish (University of Bristol) and Sarah Darby (University of Oxford).
October 2009
Informing the opportunities and spatial planning requirements for renewable and low carbon energy in five West Sussex local authorities. You can find out more about the background to this project here | October 2009
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Informing the opportunities and spatial planning requirements for renewable and low carbon energy in five West Sussex local authorities (Arun, Chichester, Horsham, Mid Sussex, Worthing).
This study was written by Martin Holley, Joshua Thumim and Zoe Redgrove for the Centre for Sustainable Energy with Kelly Lee (Impetus Consulting Ltd) and Rebecca Knight (Land Use Consultants).
October 2009
Tells the story of how residents of two villages in the North York Moors have entered into partnership with a local landowner to manage their woodland for woodfuel. Made as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
Tells the story of how Barnsley council converted coal boilers in two blocks of flats into a biomass district heating system and how they continue to manage it. Made as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
One of a suite of non-specialist energy advice leaflets produced by CSE. Printed leaflets are available for sale: click here for details.
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Short, illustrated report detailing the impact, legacy and the lessons learned from the delivery of one of CSE’s most ambitious projects to date. You can find out more about the background to this project here | February 2010
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Our Big Energy Challenge was a £750,000 initiative, funded by HM Treasury’s Invest to Save Budget, that aimed to cut the carbon emissions of various public-sector organisations in Bath by 10%.
Did it succeed? All the facts and figures are in this short report.
February 2010
Evidence prepared for Bristol City Council to help develop local development framework policies that encourage reduced energy consumption and greater sustainable energy generation | June 2009
Click here to download (PDF file 2MB)
Researched and written by CSE and Adrian Smith, Independent Planning Consultant.
NB this 80-page report contains a large number of maps and graphs. In order to keep the file size down, these are reproduced at a low-resolution. A high-resolution PDF (13.5MB) can be found on Bristol City Council's website here.
June 2009
Tells the story of how the residents of a small rural community in Sussex installed a woodchip-fired district-heating system - and how the local foresters provided the fuel. Made as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
Tells the story of how a biomass pellet boiler was installed at St Paul's Church in Gulworthy Cross, Devon, and helped to keep the congregation warm. Made as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
One of a suite of non-specialist energy advice leaflets produced by CSE. Printed leaflets are available for sale: click here for details.
Click here to download (PDF file 218kB)
The small book produced to mark CSE's 30th anniversary. You can find out more about CSE's 30th anniversary here | June 2009
Click here to download (PDF file 749kB)
Please note: the book's unusual format is reflected in the uneven pagination of the PDF.
Free copies of this book are available. Email info@cse.org.uk with your name and address.
June 2009
One of a suite of non-specialist energy advice leaflets produced by CSE. Printed leaflets are available for sale: click here for details.
Click here to download (PDF file 192kB)
Tells the story of how Bovey Climate Action helped a community swimming pool install a solar thermal system for the pool's showers. Made as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
Tells the story of how West Oxford Community Renewables installed 550 solar PV panels on the roofs of a local school to benefit from the feed-in tariff. Made as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
One of a suite of non-specialist energy advice leaflets produced by CSE. Printed leaflets are available for sale: click here for details.
Click here to download (PDF file 184kB)
Tells the story of how various people from different areas were inspired to develop a renewable energy project for their community. Produced as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
Final Report to the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs. You can find out more about the background to this project here | February 2008
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Initially Accenture were commissioned by Defra to undertake an analysis of the technical feasibility and potential cost of a Personal Carbon Trading scheme.
The findings in the study provide a basis for further investigation into the feasibility and cost of this type of Personal Carbon Trading scheme and the opportunity to consider alternatives. The report highlights some of the next steps Defra might take if either of these paths were pursued.
Produced for CSE by Simon Roberts and Josh Thumin.
February 2008
Personal Carbon Trading: if such a policy came to pass, who'd win, and who'd lose? You can find out more about the background to this project here | March 2008
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This report builds on CSE's earlier work for Defra (see A Rough Guide to Individual Carbon Trading) and attempts to identify the distributional impacts that would emerge in the event of the introduction of a Personal Carbon Trading scheme. It looks at the likely winners and losers in different income groups, across geographical area and by household composition.
Written by Joshua Thumim and Vicki White (both Centre for Sustainable Energy)
March 2008
Can personal carbon allowances transform the carbon-emitting behaviour of the British public? You can find out more about the background to this project here | November 2006
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After the, then, Secretary of State for the Environment, David Miliband, opened public debate on the issue in July 2006, Defra asked CSE to help carry out some initial analysis of the issues around different approaches to individual involvement in carbon trading.
By Simon Roberts and Joshua Thumim
November 2006
Advice and guidance to help you take the first steps to setting up an anaerobic digester project in your community. Produced as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
One of a suite of non-specialist energy advice leaflets produced by CSE. Printed leaflets are available for sale: click here for details.
Click here to download (PDF file 226kB)
A condensed, straight-to-the-point version of the Social Tariffs: A Solution to Fuel Poverty? You can find out more about the background to this project here | April 2006
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The main findings in a couple of pages. Explains why we need a national re-think about social tariffs.
By William Baker (CSE)
April 2006
Outlining the results of research into the implications of fuel companies’ social tariffs for fuel poverty policy. You can find out more about the background to this project here | April 2006
Click here to download (PDF file 407kB)
Research for this project included a literature review, qualitative semi-structured interviews with ‘stakeholders’ and secondary data analysis of current social tariffs provided by suppliers.
A policy-makers' summary of this report is also available.
This report was funded by UNISON and written by William Baker (CSE) with the support of the National Right to Fuel Campaign.
April 2006
Advice and guidance to help you take the first steps to setting up a heat-pump project in your community. Produced as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
A baseline study for the local authority's emissions-reduction programme. You can find out more about the background to this project here | September 2007
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This report was commissioned by Islington Strategic Partnership Borough Council meet its carbon-cutting targets. It required CSE to collect data on the energy use of the 22 members of the partnership, assess the opportunities for the council to reduce carbon emissions, and weigh this against the likely 'background' reductions in carbon emissions that result from national policy.
Written in September 2007 by Joshua Thumim, Zoe Redgrove and Simon Roberts
The National Heat Map is a web-based tool to support low-carbon energy projects, produced by CSE for the Department of Energy and Climate Change.
Launched in March 2012, the National Heat Map is a free and publicly accessible resource providing high-resolution maps of heat demand across England.
It aims to help local authorities, community groups and other users identify locations where heat distribution projects are most likely to make a difference – by cutting carbon emissions and reducing heating costs.
Read more about this project here.
Advice and guidance to help you take the first steps to setting up a hydro-electric project in your community. Produced as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
One of a suite of non-specialist energy advice leaflets produced by CSE. Printed leaflets are available for sale: click here for details.
Click here to download (PDF file 191kB)
Advice and guidance to help you take the first steps to setting up a wind project in your community. Produced as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
One of a suite of non-specialist energy advice leaflets produced by CSE. Printed leaflets are available for sale: click here for details.
Click here to download (PDF file 244kB)
Advice and supporting information for local authorities, property developers and architects on what is involved in low and zero carbon developments. You can find out more about the background to this project here | July 2006
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The target in the Mayor of London’s Energy Strategy of at least one zero carbon development in every borough by 2010 will, in most cases, require action by boroughs, and this report was designed to assist boroughs with this task.
This report aimed to present a robust, broadly accepted working definition of zero carbon developments (and, if possible, low carbon developments) and to produce supportive information for London boroughs to aid them in the identification of suitable sites.
Co-authored by CSE and the planning team at Merton Borough Council, and prepared for the London Energy Partnership on behalf of the Greater London Authority. Introduction by Ken Livingstone.
July 2006
Advice and guidance to help you take the first steps to setting up a biomass district heating project or ESCo in your community. Produced as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
PlanLoCaL (‘Planning for Low Carbon Living') is a three-year programme devised by CSE and designed to encourage greater public engagement with the planning process.
At the heart of this large project, funded by the Department for Communities and Local Government, is the recognition that, for communities to identify, plan for, and implement the best low-carbon solutions for their local area, they need various strands of support.
PlanLoCaL is a suite of resources including films, a resource pack and this website. Together they to support communities and groups that are 'planning for low-carbon living'.
The website was designed by 375, and went live in February 2011.
Developing a sustainable energy strategy for the re-development of Plymouth city centre and Derriford. You can find out more about the background to this project here | September 2009
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This report presents the results of a sustainable energy study for two key areas for future development in Plymouth: the city centre and Derriford. Both areas are being considered under Plymouth’s Local Development Framework Area Action Plans, in which there is a need to develop integrated sustainable energy strategies for the period up to 2026.
By Martin Holley, Centre for Sustainable Energy, in partnership with Wardell Armstrong International Ltd.
September 2009
Advice and guidance to help you take the first steps to setting up an individual biomass boiler project in your community. Produced as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
Making energy saving aspirational, the 100 Ideas House was one of CSE's most innovative and exciting projects.
The 100 Ideas House is a life-size kitchen and living-room installation that shows how small energy-saving measures can be fitted into a normal and aspirational modern lifestyle. The website includes all the ideas, half of which were suggested by the public who visited the 100 Ideas House when it was on display in two Bristol shopping centres.
The project, including the accompanying website, was funded by Defra. Read the project profile here.
The website, which was designed by 375, went live in 2007 and is still on-line but not being updated.
CSE's reponse to the Government's Green Deal consulation | January 2012
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Advice and guidance to help you take the first steps to setting up a biomass woodland management project in your community. Produced as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
One of a suite of non-specialist energy advice leaflets produced by CSE. Printed leaflets are available for sale: click here for details.
Click here to download (PDF file 409kB)
A wealth of information and resources to aid the decision-making of planners and councillors when faced with large and small-scale renewable energy developments.
This site aims to provide the most up-to-date and useful information in relation to the development of renewable energy projects, and now covers all technologies from wind and biomass, through to solar power and waste-to-energy.
The website was developed by CSE and arose out of feedback from more than 1,000 attendees to an on-going series of workshops on renewable energy for councillors and planning officers.
Launched in 2009, it was funded by the DTI (now DECC) and built by Enigma Interactive.
What kinds of local and community initiatives are most effective at influencing changes in behaviour? You can find out more about the background to this project here | February 2007
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This study sought to find out what kinds of local and community initiatives are most effective at influencing changes in behaviour and at what levels, and whether learnings from these are transferable to the issue of climate change.
The study involved a brief literature review, interviews with 21 community-based initiatives, and a workshop of 23 expert stakeholders from both sustainable energy and community development sectors.
It was produced by Mark Letcher, Zoe Redgrove and Simon Roberts (all CSE) and Community Development Xchange on behalf of several government departments (Defra, CLG, DTI, Department for Transport and HM Treasury) | February 2007
Report into workshops held as part of CSE's Mobilising Action on Climate Change work for Defra and other government departments. You can find out more about the background to this project here | May 2007
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These workshops held in London and Manchester sought to explore how government policies and programmes can encourage and enable communities and local government to fulfil their potential in helping achieve low-carbon communities.
Report by Zoe Redgrove and Simon Roberts (both CSE) | May 2007
Report commissioned by Defra as part of its examination into the role of community initiatives in mobilising individual behaviour change. You can find out more about the background to these projects here | May 2007
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Report commissioned by Defra as part of its examination into the role of community initiatives in mobilising individual behaviour change.
See also other 'Mobilising' reports above.
By Zoe Redgrove and Simon Roberts (both CSE) | May 2007
Advice and guidance to help you take the first steps to setting up a solar project in your community. Produced as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
This report looks at how to achieve optimal carbon savings from the UK’s existing housing stock. You can find out more about this project here | April 2008
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The UK's poorly insulated, energy inefficient housing stock could be easily transformed by the end of the next decade.
This report, written by CSE for WWF-UK, shows that without a radical shift in Government policy the UK is set to miss out on the biggest opportunity to cut household energy bills, and reduce CO2 emissions.
Produced by Ian Preston for CSE | April 2008
The website for Our Big Energy Challenge, a work-place energy saving campaign in Bath.
This site was the public face of a successful £0.75m campaign to cut the energy use of Bath's public sector organisations by 10%. It features the popular and much-copied energy-awareness slideshow, plus some great photography by Marcus Ginns (marcusginnsphotography.co.uk). Read the project profile here.
The site was developed by CSE who provided all content, with funding by HM Treasury. It was designed by SteersMcGillan and built by Gravitywell.
Launched in 2006, the site is still on-line but no longer being updated.
This introduction to energy from waste explains how renewable energy can be generated from the contents of our wheelie bins, farmyard slurry or from sewage waste. Produced as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
One of a suite of non-specialist energy advice leaflets produced by CSE. Printed leaflets are available for sale: click here for details.
Click here to download (PDF file 407kB)
Pinpointing areas of the capital suitable for community heating systems.
The London Heat Map is a publicly accessible on-line resource that identifies opportunities for decentralised energy projects in London by providing spatial intelligence on factors such as major energy consumers, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, energy supply plants, heat density etc.
Read the project profile here.
The website was funded by the Greater London Authority and went live in 2009.
This introduction to heat pumps explains how the three types of heat pumps (ground-source, air-source and water-source) work, and where are the best places to locate them. Produced as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
This region-wide GIS heat-demand map for the south west models heat demand down to the individual building scale, based on a range of datasets.
The heat map provides local authorities and local project developers in the south west with a detailed understanding of existing heat demand in their areas. This enables them to scope meaningful opportunities to use low carbon and renewable heat technologies – avoiding the need for the individual commissioning of local heat demand assessments for their areas.
Commissioned by Regen SW and built in partnership with Geofutures.
Designed to help target fuel poverty programmes and inform research. Includes downloadable maps and data.
The Fuel Poverty Indicator combines data from three sources (the 2001 Census, the 2003 English House Condition Survey and the national property database, RESIDATA) to predict the incidence of fuel poverty in each electoral ward in England.
The on-line tool has been widely used by local authorites, energy utilities, health professionals and policy-makers. Read the project profile here.
It was developed by CSE in partnership with the University of Bristol and launched in 2003. The site was upgraded and redesigned in 2009.
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The potential for, and constraints on, the cultivation of miscanthus ('elephant grass') and short-rotation willow in the county of Devon. You can find out more about this project here | October 2007
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This study aimed to assess geographically the potential for, and constraints on, the cultivation of miscanthus and short-rotation willow crops in Devon, along with the opportunities for using arisings from existing woodlands as an energy source.
A series of maps illustrates areas where cultivation of energy crop is not appropriate, due to landscape value, soil type or other restrictions.
Report to Devon Wildlife Trust by Joshua Thumim and Vicki White (with additional contributions from Rebecca Knight (Land Use Consultants) and John Garstang (ADAS) | October 2007
How to make engagement between a wind farm developers, the local authority, statutory consultees and the local community for effective and meaningful | May 2007
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A report for the Renewables Advisory Board and DTI by CSE with BDOR and Peter Capener | May 2007
This introduction to hydro power explains how hydro-electric systems transfer the energy of moving water into electricity, and what kind of river makes a good hydro site. Produced as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
One of a suite of non-specialist energy advice leaflets produced by CSE. Printed leaflets are available for sale: click here for details.
Click here to download (PDF file 138kB)
A sister site to fuelpovertyindicator.org.uk (above) providing maps and data for Wales
A tool allowing researchers to search, find and download maps and data relating to the extent of 'hard to treat' properties in Wales. It also provides maps and data on take-up of Home Energy Efficiency Scheme (HEES) grants.
Website developed by the Centre for Sustainable Energy (2006) with funding from the Welsh Assembly Government.
How to make engagement between a wind farm developers, the local authority, statutory consultees and the local community for effective and meaningful | May 2007
Click here to download (PDF file 370kB)
A report for the Renewables Advisory Board and DTI by CSE with BDOR Ltd and Peter Capener, May 2007
This introduction to wind energy explains how the different types of wind turbine convert the energy in the wind to electricity, and where the most suitable places are to put them. Produced as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
The third of CSE's suite of fuel poverty indicator sites, this one focuses on rural fuel poverty particularly in relation to 'hard-to-treat' homes.
A tool allowing researchers to search, find and download maps and data that will help you quantify rural fuel poverty in your area, particularly its relationship to hard-to-treat (HTT) homes.
Website developed by the Centre for Sustainable Energy (2007) with funding from the EAGA Partnership Charitable Trust and the Energy Efficiency Partnership for Homes Insulation Group.
This introduction to biomass explains how it can be used to heat homes and generate energy, and tells you which biomass systems are suitable for smaller-scale community projects. Produced as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
How to make engagement between a wind farm developers, the local authority, statutory consultees and the local community for effective and meaningful | May 2007
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How to make engagement between a wind farm developers, the local authority, statutory consultees and the local community for effective and meaningful | May 2007
A report for the Renewables Advisory Board and DTI by CSE with BDOR and Peter Capener
This is the energy-advice for householders microsite, built as part of CSE's main site and designed for the general public.
Contains the popular 'tip-house' plus sections on grants available in the South West, renewable energy and CSE's advice projects
This introduction to solar energy explains how it can be used to heat water (solar thermal) or generate electricity (solar PV). Produced as part of CSE's PlanLoCaL project.
How to make engagement between a wind farm developers, the local authority, statutory consultees and the local community for effective and meaningful | May 2007
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How to make engagement between a wind farm developers, the local authority, statutory consultees and the local community for effective and meaningful | May 2007
A report for the Renewables Advisory Board and DTI by CSE with BDOR Ltd and Peter Capener, May 2007
Climage injustice | Talking about the Green Deal | We reveal 'under-consumption' of energy in UK homes | Solid wall insulation: barriers to uptake | The Co-operative Community Energy Challenge
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Green Deal incubator | OBE for CSE's chief exec | Energy price rises to force further 1.2m households into fuel poverty | Home visits: key to supporting the most vulnerable | Are Big Society and localism a basis for UK sustainable energy policy?
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One of a suite of non-specialist energy advice leaflets produced by CSE. Printed leaflets are available for sale: click here for details.
Click here to download (PDF file 168kB)
CSE publishes energy data | 'You just have to get by | Low-Carbon Bath | PlanLoCaL: launch of website and DVD resource | Warm Families | Help for hard-to-treat homes
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Annexes 1 to 10 for the report Revision 2020. You can find out more about this project here | June 2005
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A report setting out targets for renewable electricity and heat plus on-site renewable energy generation for the South West by 2020. You can find out more about this project here | June 2005
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The REvision 2020 project sought to establish targets for renewable electricity to 2020 plus targets for renewable heat for 2010 and 2020 and a target for on-site generation within new developments. Because the targets were intended to support the South West's Regional Spatial Strategy, a range of proposed planning policies to support the implementation of these targets was included.
Funded by the Government Office for the South West in partnership with the South West Regional Assembly.
Written by the Centre for Sustainable Energy, Peter Capener and Wardell Armstrong International | June 2005
Summary of the findings and recommendations of the evaluation of the Warm Zone pilot programme. Executive summary only; for full report, see below. You can find out more about the background to this project here | March 2005
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Summary of the findings and recommendations of the evaluation of the Warm Zone pilot programme. Executive summary only; for full report, see below.
Warm Zones is a major initiative designed to systematically reduce fuel poverty on a local, area basis. CSE was contracted to evaluate the Warm Zone pilot programme.
This report was prepared in partnership with National Energy Action | March 2005
This is guidance designed to accompany all four versions of the Local Carbon Management Matrix, which are set out below.
Click here to download (PDF file 145kB)
A self-assessment designed tool to help local authorities and regional agencies understand their influence on carbon emissions - and make energy savings. This is the County-level or Multi Area Agreement version on Excel 2003 version: a 2003 version is also available. See also the accompanying user-guidance (pdf)
Click here to download (XLSM file 3MB)
A self-assessment designed tool to help local authorities and regional agencies understand their influence on carbon emissions - and make energy savings. This is the County-level or Multi Area Agreement version on Excel 2003 version: a 2007 version is also available. See also the accompanying user-guidance (pdf)
Click here to download (XLS file 4MB)
A self-assessment designed tool to help local authorities and regional agencies understand their influence on carbon emissions - and make energy savings. This is the Excel 2007 version: a 2007 version is also available. See also the accompanying user-guidance (pdf)
Click here to download (XLSM file 1MB)
A self-assessment designed tool to help local authorities and regional agencies understand their influence on carbon emissions - and make energy savings. This is the Excel 2003 version: a 2007 version is also available. See also the accompanying user-guidance (pdf)
Click here to download (XLS file 2MB)
Ofgem draws on CSE's know-how | Making the case for energy justice | What makes a good home energy display | Feasibility studies for the CSEP | Building a heat map for London | PlanLoCaL
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This is the full and final report into the Warm Zones scheme presented by CSE to Defra. You can find out more about this project here | March 2005.
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This is the full and final report into the Warm Zones scheme presented to Defra. For the executive summary only, see above | March 2005
Toolkit to help local authorities keep track of the actions to curb carbon emissions. You can find out more about the background to this project here | July 2009
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Toolkit to help local authorities keep track of the actions to curb carbon emissions | July 2009
DECC report into distributional impacts of climate policies, part of which is based on contributions by CSE. You can find out more about the background to this project here | October 2009
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CSE's contribution begins on page 73 and is based around our on-going 'distributional impacts' work. See www.cse.org.uk/dimpsa for more | October 2009
The UK's new Low Carbon Transition Plan - is it fair? | Double-page spread on CSE's 30th anniversary | Establishing the evidence base for planning a low carbon future | Renewable energy support for planners
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Energy Matters was a national energy education programme which offered learning materials along with training and ongoing support for teachers. This is the main resource the programme provided. You can find out more about the background to this project here | 1999/2003
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Energy Matters was developed and run by CSE in London and other parts of England. This resource includes: Looking at Energy (key stage 1); Home Energy (key stage 2); Home Energy (key stage 3); Sustainable Energy (key stage 3), and; Teachers support material.
The resources was funded by the Shell Foundation Sustainable Energy Programme | 1999/2003
A best practice review of community action on climate change prepared for EST, providing a 'snapshot' of current community activity. You can find out more about the background to this project here | May 2009
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This best practice review provides a ‘snapshot’ of current community activity on climate change. The review does not provide an exhaustive list of UK initiatives or comprehensive details of the schemes identified.
It was designed to specifically focus on initiatives driven by energy and carbon reduction objectives – as opposed to the far wider spectrum of community environmental initiatives which could claim to be related to the climate change agenda but are driven by other objectives (such as waste reduction and recycling, sustainable transport, local food initiatives etc).
Prepared for EST by Ian Preston, Vicki White, Lucy Lloyd-Price and Will Anderson | May 2009
Contained within report to Defra from May 2006 (pages 10 – 19), a matrix to assist local authorities and regional bodies in the assessment and improvement of their performance on tackling fuel poverty
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The first issue of our 30th anniversary year containing articles about the new South West Energy Saving Trust advice centre, energy tariffs, the cost of lifting people out of fuel poverty and CSE's ambitious new Warm Streets project.
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Quantifying and reporting on the extent and characteristics of rural fuel poverty in England. You can find out more about this project here | August 2008
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The findings of the ‘quantifying rural fuel poverty’ research project provide evidence on the extent and characteristics of rural fuel poverty in England, making comparisons with rural fuel poverty with urban fuel poverty, and with deprivation in general. The report concludes with recommendations for rural fuel poverty policy.
The report for Eaga Partnership Charitable Trust was produced by William Baker, Vicki White and Ian Preston | August 2008
A snapshot of the relationships between UK Energy Policy and the English Regions. You can find out more about the background to this project here | September 2008
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This brief study looks at energy policy across the English regions. It looks at how different Government departments and national agencies currently consider energy policy and climate change objectives.
It also seeks to ask what are the opportunities and potential value of improving practice.
This report was commissioned by BERR and produced by CSE's Simon Roberts | September 2008
Evaluating existing and possible future energy tariffs, and identifying options for developing more sustainable energy tariffs | July 2008
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There is a need to reduce consumers’ energy consumption by changing the way people use their energy. Modifying tariff structures is one way suppliers could give customers an incentive to use less energy. However, the different tariffs currently offered do little to encourage energy efficiency or reward customers for reducing energy use.
This report considers the sustainability of energy tariffs. It evaluates , ba range of both existing and possible future tariffs, against a set of sustainability criteria developed by NCC.
A report written by William Baker and Vicki White of CSE for the National Consumer Council | July 2008
A report which looks at the full cost of alleviating fuel poverty in UK households. You can find out more about the background to this project here | June 2008
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The UK Government is legally committed to eradicating fuel in vulnerable households by 2010, and in all households by 2016 where practically possible. This report by CSE looks at the costs associated with carrying out such measures.
The study also examines the current government-funded fuel poverty programmes, Warm Front and the Energy Efficiency Commitment priority group programme, and concludes that these do not provide the measures required to meet these targets.
Carried out for the Eaga Partnership Charitable Trust by Ian Preston at CSE, in partnership with the Association for the Conservation of Energy and Dr Richard Moore | June 2008
A summary of progress in updating the fuel poverty indicator (FPI) for England. You can find out more about the background to this project here | May 2007
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The Fuel Poverty Indicator (FPI) predicts the incidence of fuel poverty at ward and sub-ward level across England and, since it was published in 2003, has become a widely used tool for informing affordable warmth policies and targeting fuel poverty programmes at a local level.
This report summarises progress in updating the fuel poverty indicator (FPI) for England.
Written by Eldin Fahmy and David Gordon at the University of Bristol | May 2007
Containing articles about Government thinking on improving UK homes, Our Big Energy Challenge, developing a new energy efficiency strategy for Dorset and youngsters' climate concern.
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The re-designed Energise containing articles about community engagement tackling climate change, 100 Ideas House, a Devon biomass study and smart-meter trials.
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Report looking at the role local authorities can play in the development and delivery of action to curb the threat of climate change | July 2007
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Local authorities have a key role to play in the development and delivery of action to curb the threat of climate change, particularly through cutting emissions of carbon dioxide.
The analysis in this report shows that there are extensive actions available to all local authorities to curb carbon emissions within their localities as a result of their existing roles and responsibilities.
Prepared by CSE for the Local Government Association | July 2007
A study produced in response to the government's 'Call for Evidence on the Household Energy Supplier Obligation'. You can find out more about the background to this project here | August 2007
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This report examines the potential social implications of an obligation on energy suppliers to reduce the carbon emissions of their domestic customers.
A study for Defra produced by Simon Roberts at CSE with Vicki White, Ian Preston and Joshua Thumim | August 2007
Containing articles about the launch of new fuel-poverty indicator, a call for better integration of national policy on fuel poverty and climate change, CSE's response to carbon offsetting consulation and biomass in the South West.
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A report for the Renewables Advisory Board and DTI by CSE with Garrad Hassan & Partners Ltd, Peter Capener & Bond Pearce LLP - updated version.
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Consultation response from the Centre for Sustainable Energy to the Defra and DfT consultation. You can find out more about the background to this project here | April 2007
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Consultation response from the Centre for Sustainable Energy to the Defra and DfT consultation | April 2007
How can local and regional public bodies in England contribute effectively to the national objective to eradicate fuel poverty? You can find out more about the background to this project here | February 2006
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Report looking at the 'Opportunities to deliver action and policies to stimulate success' that local authorities and regional agencies can adopt to support national government fuel poverty efforts.
Prepared for Defra by Simon Roberts and William Baker | February 2006
Containing articles about CSE's Local and Regional Carbon Management Matrix, zero carbon developments, a biomass boiler at Bristol City Council's plant nursery and exposing the causes of rural fuel poverty.
Click here to download (PDF file 238kB)
A performance assessment tool for local authorities and regional agencies
Click here to download (XLS file 181kB)
Containing articles about social tariffs and whether they are a solution to fuel poverty, CSE's £770,000 'Invest to Save' award for reducing energy consumption in Bath and North East Somerset, efforts to see local authorities take the lead on reducing carbon emissions and the 2006 Community Action for Energy conference.
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This is the executive summary of the final report into the Warm Zones scheme presented to Defra. For the full report, click here. You can find out more about the background to this project here | March 2005
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This is the executive summary of the final report into the Warm Zones scheme presented to Defra. For the full report, click here | March 2005
A report to the Energy Efficiency Partnership for Homes' Fuel Poverty Strategy Group.
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A report to the Energy Efficiency Partnership for Homes' Fuel Poverty Strategy Group.
Report to DEFRA for the UK Climate Change Programme Review looking at the scope for further CO2 emission reductions from local and regional activity. You can find out more about this project here | July 2005
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Report to DEFRA for the UK Climate Change Programme Review looking at the scope for further CO2 emission reductions from local and regional activity | July 2005
Containing such articles as CSE's response to the Government's proposed Energy Review, the West of England Energy conference organised by CSE, wind power developments and an update on CSE's education work.
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A feasibility study into the scope and options for utilising local biomass as a source of renewable energy to meet heat needs at appropriate Bristol City Council owned or controlled sites. You can find out more about this project here | May 2003
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A feasibility study into the scope and options for utilising local biomass as a source of renewable energy to meet heat needs at appropriate Bristol City Council owned or controlled sites | May 2003
Report considering the options and potential for reducing CO2 emissions from energy use at Sanford Housing Cooperative, in Lewisham, South East London. You can find out more about this project here | January 2008
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Report considering the options and potential for reducing CO2 emissions from energy use at Sanford Housing Cooperative, in Lewisham, South East London.
A study of UK practice and comparison with leading European countries. Report to the Renewables Advisory Board and the DTI. You can find out more about this project here | May 2005
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A study of UK practice and comparison with leading European countries. Report to the Renewables Advisory Board and the DTI | May 2005
A summary of the report Community Benefits from Wind Power (above). You can find out more about this project here | May 2005
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A summary of the report Community Benefits from Wind Power (above) | May 2005
Scoping research into the accreditation of financial products that promote sustainable energy use. Report to the Energy Efficiency Partnership for Homes (Home Purchase and Finance Group). You can find out more about this project here | March 2005
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Scoping research into the accreditation of financial products that promote sustainable energy use. Report to the Energy Efficiency Partnership for Homes (Home Purchase and Finance Group) | March 2005
Containing articles about what difference local and regional action can make to climate change, how fuel poverty has doubled in Wales, building links to create healthier homes and how new housing must be much more efficient and make more use of renewable technologies.
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Working in the BS5 area of Bristol, the aim of the project was to increase black minority ethnic (BME) engagement with energy efficiency services to reduce fuel poverty and carbon emissions. You can find out more about this project here | December 2004
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Working in the BS5 area of Bristol, the aim of the project was to increase black minority ethnic (BME) engagement with energy efficiency services to reduce fuel poverty and carbon emissions.
CSE worked with Bristol City Council, The Race Forum, Black Development Agency, Voscur, Bristol Racial Equality Council, Millfold Group Ltd.
This report was produced by Cleo Wilson | December 2004
Examining the feasibility of coordinated action between the health, community and social services sector and providers of energy efficiency services across the Somerset coast area | 2005
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Examining the feasibility of coordinated action between the health, community and social services sector and providers of energy efficiency services across the Somerset coast area | 2005
The aim of this study was to investigate how many non-traditionally constructed homes exist in the UK and to identify the risk of fuel poverty for their residents. You can find out more about this project here | March 2005
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The aim of this study was to investigate how many non-traditionally constructed homes exist in the UK and to identify the risk of fuel poverty for their residents.
This project was commissioned and funded by the Hard-to-Treat Homes sub-group of the Energy Efficiency Partnership for Homes (EEPfH) and produced in partnership with Dr Richard Moore of Warwick University | March 2005
The overall aim of this project was to achieve significant reductions in the total emissions of carbon dioxide for a large housing development (1,800 houses) planned at Emerson’s Green on the northern fringe of Bristol. You can find out more about this project here | March 2005
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The overall aim of this project was to achieve significant reductions in the total emissions of carbon dioxide for a large housing development (1,800 houses) planned at Emerson’s Green on the northern fringe of Bristol.
The Energy Saving Trust’s Innovation Programme part-funded the project, South Gloucestershire Council provided matched funding and in-kind support and the developer Gallagher Estates provided in-kind support.
Mark Letcher and Claire Chambers | March 2005
Evaluation of the Government-supported Warm Zones pilots for eliminating fuel poverty You can find out more about this project here | August 2004
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Evaluation of the Government-supported Warm Zones pilots for eliminating fuel poverty. Submitted to DEFRA and DTI by the Energy Saving Trust.
Prepared with the Centre for Sustainable Energy and National Energy Action | August 2004
Lessons from 25 Years of the Centre for Sustainable Energy | December 2004
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Lessons from 25 Years of the Centre for Sustainable Energy | December 2004
Making the Most of Birmingham City Council's Aerial Thermographic Study. Report for Central Midlands Local Authority Support Programme. You can find out more about this project here | March 2004
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Making the Most of Birmingham City Council's Aerial Thermographic Study. Report for Central Midlands Local Authority Support Programme.
Simon Roberts and Graham Starling | March 2004
Citizenship Education to Cut Carbon. You can find out more about the background to this project here | October 2004
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Citizenship Education to Cut Carbon | October 2004
CSE's report to Ofgem about finding potential techniques and benefits of improving feedback to domestic consumers on energy consumption. You can fidn out more about this project here | May 2004
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CSE's report to Ofgem about finding potential techniques and benefits of improving feedback to domestic consumers on energy consumption.
Simon Roberts, Helen Humphries and Verity Hyldon | May 2004
Helping Householders to Act on Energy Advice | November 2004
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Helping Householders to Act on Energy Advice
Cleo Wilson | November 2004
Summary research findings from the evaluation reports into CSE's Energy Matters programme. You can find out more about the background to this project here | 2004
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Summary research findings from the evaluation reports into CSE's Energy Matters programme | 2004
Assessing the performance, cost effectiveness and carbon dioxide savings associated with installing Sempatap in park homes. You can find out more about this project here | December 2004
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One of this website's most popular resources – downloaded thousands of times. This project aimed to to help and support the residents of approximately 750 mobile homes (or park homes) in South Gloucestershire.
Partners included South Gloucestershire Council and Mould Growth Consultants Ltd. The study was funded by the Energy Saving Trust.
Ian Preston, Centre for Sustainable Energy and Lisa Jones, South Gloucestershire Council | December 2004
This project aimed to set the framework for public engagement around wind energy proposals in the South West by developing a protocol and best practice guidance. You can find out more about this project here | July 2004
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The work was carried out for Regen SW, the renewable energy agency for the South West and funded by the Government Office for the South West (deceased). The British Wind Energy Association (now RenewableUK) has endorsed the survey of the SW wind industry. The project was supported by the SW Local Government Association and the SW branch of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
Summary report prepared by CSE, in partnership with Peter Capener and Regen SW | July 2004
Examining the feasibility of embedded renewable energy supply for a proposed community and library building on Symes Avenue in Hartcliffe, Bristol. You can find out more about this project here | December 2004
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Examining the feasibility of embedded renewable energy supply for a proposed community and library building on Symes Avenue in Hartcliffe, Bristol.
CSE undertook the study for the Hartcliffe & Withywood Community Partnership | December 2004
Novel Sources of Funding for Sustainable Energy Projects. You can find out more about the background to this project here | April 2004
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This report is intended as a practical guide for energy efficiency practitioners who want to secure funding for sustainable energy projects from less well-known sources.
Research undertaken by CSE on behalf of the Energy Saving Trust | April 2004
Investigating methods required to stimulate the adoption of high-efficiency small-scale wood-fired heating systems. You can find out more about this project here | June 2003
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Investigating methods required to stimulate the adoption of high-efficiency small-scale wood-fired heating systems. Examining whether it is feasible to operate a biomass heating scheme that enables households that are off the gas network to switch to high-efficiency wood-fuelled heating systems.
The study was led by South Gloucestershire Council and project-managed by CSE, and developed in partnership with other local authorities in the area (North Somerset, Bath & North East Somerset, Taunton Deane, Mendip, Sedgemoor and South Somerset). It was part-funded by the Energy Saving Trust Innovation Programme. Renewable Heat and Power Ltd provided technical consultancy and New Perspectives Ltd supplied advice on market research.
Ian Preston for CSE and Lisa Jones for South Gloucestershire Council | June 2003
Feasibility study into incorporating wind power within plans for a new eco-centre in Ealing. Find out more about the background to the project here | August 2002
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Feasibility study into incorporating wind power within plans for a new eco-centre in Ealing | August 2002
CSE's own evaluation report examining the influence of the Energy Matters education programme. You can find out more about the background to this project here | April 2003
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CSE's own evaluation report examining the influence of the Energy Matters education programme
Caroline Hiejne at CSE | April 2003
Independent evaluation report on CSE's flagship education programme, Energy Matters prepared by New Perspectives. You can find out more about the background to the project here | April 2003
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Independent evaluation report on CSE's flagship education programme, Energy Matters prepared by New Perspectives | April 2003
Final Report on the Development of the Fuel Poverty Indicator. To find out more about the background to this project visit here | June 2003
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Final Report on the Development of the Fuel Poverty Indicator by William Baker (CSE), Graham Starling and David Gordon (University of Bristol) | June 2003
Improving Consumer Feedback on Energy Consumption. CSE's Report to Ofgem. You can find out more about the background to this project here | July 2003
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Improving Consumer Feedback on Energy Consumption. CSE's Report to Ofgem.
Simon Roberts and William Baker at CSE | July 2003
Evaluation by CSE and National Energy Action, of the Government-supported Warm Zones pilots for eliminating fuel poverty. Find out more about how this project came about here | July 2005
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Evaluation by CSE and National Energy Action, of the Government-supported Warm Zones pilots for eliminating fuel poverty.
This report was submitted to DEFRA and DTI by the Energy Saving Trust, and prepared by Ian Preston for CSE.
This report addresses the themes of fuel poverty, rural poverty and social exclusion and the adequacy of current anti-fuel poverty programmes for addressing the problem. You can find out more about the background to this project here | February 2002
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This report addresses the themes of fuel poverty, rural poverty and social exclusion and the adequacy of current anti-fuel poverty programmes for addressing the problem.
Prepared by CSE for Eaga Charitable Trust | February 2002
This 24-page document outlines plans to tackle climate change and fuel poverty in the West of England. You can find out more about the background to this project here | June 2003
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The West of England Sustainable Energy Strategy and Action Plan | June 2003
This paper presents the findings of a national research project into the impact of energy competition on low income households. You can find out more about the background to this project here.
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The project was established by the National Right to Fuel Campaign (NRFC) and Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) because of concerns that low income consumers were losing out under competition.