Bringing people together to transform our energy system and tackle the climate emergency
Research & consultancy
My community
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News
Chew Stoke Village Hall’s story
The Chew Stoke community was struggling to cover its village hall’s energy costs. With limited income, keeping the space open was a challenge. But a …
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News
Your donation has double the impact this April
Donate to our Green Match Fund appeal to support CSE’s work with communities. For one week, every pound you donate will be doubled.
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News
Building support for the energy transition
The government lacks a coherent communications strategy to ensure its policies are accepted by the public.
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News
CSE responds to Fuel Poverty Strategy review
We’re calling for bolder targets and a fairness principle in the fight against fuel poverty.
Policy
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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 -
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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.
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Solar Wizard calculator
Solar Wizard is a household and community solar PV assessment calculator to support more people and communities to get solar power.
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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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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.
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Advice
Can’t pay your energy bill?
If you can’t pay your energy bills, should you stop paying altogether? Read our advice.
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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.
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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
Jobs at CSE
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