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We’re dedicated to a green, smart and fair energy system, that leaves no one behind.

My home

Energy advice to help save money on your bills and improve your home.

Research & consultancy

Our research supports better energy policies and more effective action to cut carbon emissions and fuel poverty.

My community

We support local communities to tackle the climate emergency and make the energy system better.

What we’re working on

Project

Household and community labour in smart local energy systems

Research examining the crucial but often overlooked role of household and community labour in Smart Local Energy Systems.

Policy Community energy Energy justice
Project

Committee on Fuel Poverty qualitative research

Uncovering what helps and hinders low-income households in the energy transition, and how government retrofit schemes can make a difference.

Fuel poverty Policy Energy justice
Project

Solar Wizard calculator

Solar Wizard is a household and community solar PV assessment calculator to support more people and communities to get solar power.

Community energy Planning Renewables Building performance
Advice Projects

Smart Energy Action Plans (SMEAPS) pilot

Tailored advice for vulnerable customers to help ensure they are not excluded from the benefits of the future smart energy system.

Energy Advice Energy Justice

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Home energy advice

Browse our popular advice pages on domestic energy use.

Advice

How much electricity am I using?

To save money on your electricity bill, it helps to focus on the things that use the most, and it’s not always what you think.

Saving money Managing your bills An energy efficient home
Advice

Can’t pay your energy bill?

If you can’t pay your energy bills, should you stop paying altogether? Read our advice.

Managing your bills
Advice

Upgrading and replacing your boiler

If your boiler more than 10 years old, replacing it with a new high-efficiency model will save you energy and money.

Keeping your home warm
Advice

Heat pumps

What are heat pumps? How do they work? And could you heat your home with one?

Saving money Renewable energy Keeping your home warm

See all our advice pages

Jobs at CSE

Join us and play an exciting and rewarding part in our mission to combat climate change and the misery of cold homes.

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