District heating in social housing

New report outlines a path for sustainable and affordable systems.

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Smart energy London

Exploring the challenges & opportunities with the Greater London Authority

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Take part in Bright Green Future

We’re looking for young people (14-17) who want to make a difference

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THERMOS

Optimising the planning of local heating and cooling networks

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Bristol Smart Energy City Collaboration

Reaping the benefits of smart energy data

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Future Energy Landscapes

A new approach to local energy planning

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Guidance for community energy groups

How to identify suitable areas for onshore wind development in your neighbourhood plan

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Neighbourhood planning support

We've updated our popular guidebook on low carbon neighbourhood planning

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News & views

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Vacancy: Community Development Project Officer
16 May 2017
THERMOS project heats up with a new website
12 May 2017
CSE, WE Care & Repair and Talking Money staff.
The Bristol Fuel Poverty Partnership: a new collaboration
24 April 2017
Large, insulated pipes are used to connect residential and commercial buildings to the centralised boiler.
New report highlights a clear route for successful district heating projects
20 April 2017
National Heat Map address-level data
10 April 2017
Battersea Power Station is an iconic symbol of London's energy past. Smart Energy for Londoners will help the GLA to draw up strategic priorities for London's smart energy future.
Helping smart energy work for Londoners
6 April 2017
More community facilities will benefit from the extra £8,000 put into the Thrive fund
More cash for low-carbon community building fund
27 March 2017
Opposition to onshore wind led the Conservative Party to include a pledge in their 2015 manifesto to stop any financial support for new projects.
Time to reach beyond the ‘elite’
16 March 2017
How good is your local area at sustainable energy?
How good is your local area at sustainable energy?
10 March 2017
Learning from Green Deal Communities
Learning from Green Deal Communities
10 March 2017
Bright Green Future open for applications
Bright Green Future open for applications
27 February 2017
Time to switch – say no to npower price hike
Time to switch – say no to npower price hike
7 February 2017
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Our work

Topics

The smart energy vision includes enhancing the financial value of renewable heat and power generated in the city – particularly from variable sources like wind, solar and tidal.
Bristol Smart Energy City Collaboration
Policy analysis
Supporting community energy groups
Local energy
Wales' history is tied up with fossil fuels, but is there a low carbon future?
West Wales Zero Carbon Zones
Research
Brimingham's rooftops offer the best potential sites for solar PV arrays.
Mapping Birmingham's solar PV potential
Research
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Resources

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Survey of Local Authority Wind Policies
Survey of Local Authority Wind Policies
4 April 2017 | 440kB | PDF file
Reports & publications
Energise - Autumn 2016
Energise - Autumn 2016
15 November 2016 | 984kB | PDF file
Energise newsletter
Smart prepayment & fuel poverty
Smart prepayment & fuel poverty
A report for eaga charitable trust
1 October 2016 | 2MB | PDF file
Reports & publications
Capability Statement: Support for neighbourhood planning
Capability Statement: Support for neighbourhood planning
23 September 2016 | 323kB | PDF file
Reports & publications
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