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As patterns of energy consumption change, are the costs and benefits being distributed fairly?

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The smart energy transition is underway – but its benefits aren’t reaching everyone. Our Smart & Fair 2024-26 report (July 2026) brings together seven years of work examining who benefits from smart energy innovation, and importantly, who gets left behind.

Advice & guidance

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

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Research & consultancy

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

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Communities

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

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

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)

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
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

How to keep your home cool in hot weather

Cheap and easy ways to keep yourself and your home cool without air conditioning.

Healthy homes
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

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.

Saving money Your energy supply Managing your bills
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