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Research & policy projects

The National Heat Map

New web-based tool to support low-carbon energy projects

PlanLoCaL: Low Carbon Bath

Preserving heritage and tackling climate change are not mutually exclusive

Embedding an understanding of sustainable energy in Ofgem

Energy regulator calls on CSE’s know-how to explore increased focus on sustainability

'You just have to get by'

A study of the coping strategies of low-income households in Great Britain

Distributional impacts of UK climate change policies

Fuel bills vs income-tax bills: who pays for our low-carbon future?

Personal carbon trading: making the system fairer

Report to the Institute for Public Policy Research on moderating the distributional impacts of personal carbon trading

Building a heat map for London

Pinpointing areas of the capital suitable for community heating systems

What makes a good home energy display?

Exploring consumer preferences for energy display designs

Smart meter review for Which? calls for action on smart meter roll-out plan

Exposing the risks that the roll-out and operation of smart meters will fail consumers

Social Impact Bonds and fuel poverty

Exploring a novel way of funding fuel poverty alleviation work

Improvement Prophet

A tool for designing optimal housing programmes and fuel-poverty ‘snapshots’

Energy Best Deal

Evaluating the success of a national campaign to give customers the best deal in the energy market

Woodfuel supply and demand in Dorset

A report into the potential of Dorset's woodfuel sector

West Sussex sustainable energy study

Opportunities and planning requirements for renewable and low-carbon energy

Bristol city-wide sustainable energy study

Establishing the evidence base for planning a low carbon future

Helping Islington meet carbon-cutting targets

Producing a baseline study for a London borough's emissions-reduction programme

A sustainable energy study for Plymouth City Centre and Derriford

Minimising carbon emissions arising from Plymouth's urban redevelopment

Assisting with the Community Energy Saving Programme (CESP)

Making data freely available to assist scheme targeting

Retrofitting the existing housing stock in the South East

Developing a strategy to reduce carbon emissions and alleviate fuel poverty: 2008 to 2011

Review of the market for CESP community partnerships

Supporting the development of the Community Energy Saving Programme

How Low?

Examining how to achieve optimal carbon savings from existing housing stock

Fuel Poverty Indicator

A powerful tool for predicting levels of fuel poverty

Best practice review of community action on Climate Change

Reporting how community initiatives can normalise pro-environmental behaviours

Evaluating national trials of smart meters and associated interventions

Determining the best approach for the new £20 million national trial programme

How Much?

What would it cost to eliminate fuel poverty in England?

'Easy Wins', 'Big Strides' and 'Lasting Impacts'

Analysing opportunities for improvements for the Local Government Climate Change Commission

PCAs: 'Feasible and Fair'

Examining the concept of personal carbon allowances

Devon Wildlife Trust Miscanthus Statement

Investigating the potential of miscanthus and short-rotation coppice

Mobilising Action on Climate Change: stakeholder workshops

Examining how Government policies can encourage communities and local government to achieve low-carbon communities

Making carbon personal? A snapshot of community initiatives

Examining the role of community initiatives in mobilising individual behaviour change

Market Transformation Programme Evaluation

Studying independent evidence of the efficacy of the Market Transformation Programme

Individual Mobilisation Through Community

Studying whether 'communities' can change behaviour and the implications for communicating climate change

Local Carbon Management Matrix

Helping local authorities understand their influence on carbon emissions

Targeting energy efficiency resources in Wales

Providing a resource for the Welsh Assembly Government to improve targeting of energy efficiency measures

Local and Regional Action to Cut Carbon

Studying the potential for local authorities and regional bodies to do more to cut carbon emissions

REvision 2020: renewable energy in the South West

Developing regional renewable electricity, heat and on-site generation targets

Making Mortgages Energy Efficient?

Researching the accreditation of financial products that promote domestic sustainable energy use

Fuel poverty in non-traditional housing

Investigating non-traditionally constructed homes and identifying the risk of fuel poverty for residents

Bioscope: stimulating demand for biomass heating

Establishing good-quality exemplar biomass heating projects in the South West

Improving Energy Consumption Feedback (II)

Researching consumer preferences for improved feedback on their energy bills

Community Benefits from Wind Power

Examining the scale and nature of benefits to communities hosting wind power developments

Improving Energy Consumption Feedback (I)

Finding potential techniques and benefits of improving feedback to domestic consumers on energy consumption

Assessing the Value of Aerial Thermographic Surveys

Exploring the potential for aerial thermographic surveys to improve sustainable energy use

North East Regional Energy Activity Scoping Study

Assessing the implications of the Government's Energy White Paper for the North East region

A South West Protocol for Wind Energy Developments

A framework for engaging the public in wind energy proposals in the South West

Monitoring the Impact of Energy Matters

Researching the impact of CSE's flagship energy education programme

Quantifying rural fuel poverty

Examining the extent and character of rural fuel poverty

Martin's Hill Wind Farm Tourism Survey

Surveying tourists for their views of a proposed wind farm in Somerset

REvision 2010: Renewable Electricity Targets for the South West

Identifying opportunities, implications and constraints for sub-regional renewable electricity targets

Warm Zones Evaluation

Testing the effectiveness of the Warm Zones pilot projects in eliminating fuel poverty