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Sustainable neighbourhood planning

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Common Concerns about Wind Power

2nd edition of our hugely popular evidence-based analysis

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News & views

Topics

Wanted: caretakers and site managers to take energy survey ...
9 August 2018
Distribution network operators (DNOs) are obliged to support vulnerable energy customers through services such as the Priority Services Register.
Scottish electricity network companies need to do more to support vulnerable consumers
7 August 2018
The Warm Home Discount (WHD) is a government scheme whereby all except the smallest energy suppliers are required to give an annual rebate to customers on low incomes.
Just one week to apply for Utilita's Warm Home Discount
7 August 2018
Vacancy: Intern (Development & Communications)
2 August 2018
Vacancy: Senior Project Manager (Projects and Systems)
24 July 2018
Free and discounted insulation for households in Swindon
16 July 2018
Demonstrating the alpha version of the THERMOS software
THERMOS software: alpha version demonstrated in Latvia meet-up
11 July 2018
The Tenants Energy Advice project has saved over £150,000 for some of the most hard-up households in the city.
Another round of TEA
10 July 2018
The Port of Milford Haven, which is participating as a demonstrator in the Smart Living Initiative by developing a zero carbon area on the Waterfront.
Welsh Government launch Smart Living Initative report
4 July 2018
The government's 2015 fuel poverty strategy, 'Cutting the Cost of Keeping Warm' specifies that as many homes as is reasonably practicable acheive an energy performance rating of 'C' or above.
Finding the sweet spot: effectively aligning household energy policies
19 June 2018
We’re recruiting new Trustees for CSE
12 June 2018
Energise newsletter - Summer 2018 issue now out
Energise newsletter - Summer 2018 issue now out
8 June 2018
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Our work

Topics

Sustainable Neighbourhood Planning Support
Local energy
Thrive Renewables Community Benefit Programme
Thrive Renewables Community Benefit Programme
Local energy
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
CSE works in partnership with Western Power Distribution to offer a free advice line for people on the Priority Service Register.
Western Power Distribution Advice Hub
Home energy
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Resources

Type

Winter Resilience Pilot Impact Evaluation
Winter Resilience Pilot Impact Evaluation
Final Research report to Citizens Advice Winter Resilience Advisory Board
25 April 2018 | 2MB | PDF file
Reports & publications
Low Carbon Neighbourhood Planning – A guidebook
Low Carbon Neighbourhood Planning – A guidebook
(2nd edition 2018)
24 November 2017 | 5MB | PDF file
Reports & publications
Assessing the health impacts of cold homes
Assessing the health impacts of cold homes
3 August 2017 | 687kB | PDF file
Reports & publications
Common concerns about wind power
Common concerns about wind power
(2nd edition)
1 June 2017 | 3MB | PDF file
Reports & publications
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