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News
CSE’s response to Draft Forward Work Programme 2025-26
Clearer action is needed to address ongoing issues facing vulnerable customers.
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Insights from Smart and Fair
The transition to a flexible, smart energy system risks creating new forms of exclusion if not carefully managed.
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Electricity distribution price control
The Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) recently responded to Ofgem’s Framework consultation: electricity distribution price control (ED3).
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Apply for the Youth Climate Action Fund
Applications are now open for youth-led projects in Bristol.
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What we’re working on
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Project
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.
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Home energy advice
Browse our popular advice pages on domestic energy use.
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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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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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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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Saving money Renewable energy Keeping your home warm
Jobs at CSE
Join us and play an exciting and rewarding part in our mission to combat climate change and the misery of cold homes.