Why not have a browse of the following reports and publications that we have written or produced, or to which we have contributed. Use the menu on the right to select reports or publications by theme
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 | October 2010
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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? | 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
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
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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
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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. For more about Low Carbon Bath read the project profile here.
Written by Will Anderson and Joanna Robinson
Published June 2011 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.
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Produced by CSE as part of PlanLoCaL (www.planlocal.org.uk). 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
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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.
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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 | 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, 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 | 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