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.
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
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
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
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
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 | 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
Describes the results of a consultation designed to explore the attitudes to improving the energy performance of traditional buildings in the city of Bath | 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
A condensed, straight-to-the-point version of the Social Tariffs: A Solution to Fuel Poverty? | 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 | April 2006
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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
Summary of the findings and recommendations of the evaluation of the Warm Zone pilot programme. Executive summary only; for full report, see below. | 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