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Bringing people together to transform our energy system and tackle the climate emergency

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Energy advice to help save money on your bills and improve your home.
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Our research supports more effective action to cut carbon emissions and fuel poverty.
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We support local communities to tackle the climate emergency and make the energy system better.
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What we’re working on

  • Project

    Solar panels on the roof of a house. It's winter, but the sky is bright so the panels will still be generating useful amounts of electricity.

    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

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    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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    Community Energy GO

    Community Energy Go connects community groups with free expert advice and hands-on support to make their community energy projects happen.

Home energy advice

Browse our popular advice pages on domestic energy use.

  • Advice

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    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

    Cheaper bills with energy flexibility

    By changing when you use energy you can reduce your bills and support the transition to a renewable energy system, without using any less electricity.

    Saving money Your energy supply Managing your bills

  • Advice

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    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

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    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
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