Fuel Poverty Research Network conference

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Common Concerns about Wind Power

2nd edition of our hugely popular evidence-based analysis

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Sustainable neighbourhood planning

New support programme and guidebook out now

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Smart energy London

Exploring the challenges & opportunities with the Greater London Authority

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Bring on the next 1,000,000 ...

Getting the home-owner low carbon retrofit market going

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News & views

Topics

Vacancy: Planner
16 April 2018
Installation of a wind turbine in Avonmouth Docks, Bristol
Don't water down climate policy in the new planning framework
28 March 2018
CSE to host the next Fuel Poverty Research Network meet up
16 March 2018
Plymouth Energy Community's solar field is a great example of the potential that community energy projects have.
Bridgend Energy Challenge is searching for a local energy group
15 February 2018
Free community energy resources
14 February 2018
Independent consumer judges voting for innovative projects and ideas to help vulnerable customers.
CSE projects awarded in report highlighting industry best practice
5 February 2018
Low Carbon Neighbourhood Planning - new edition out now
15 January 2018
We reckon there are over a million 'early adopter home-owners' who are ready to make significant energy efficiency to their homes which they can fund themselves. But they won’t act without a builder they can trust ...
'Focus on the home-owners who are ready to act ...'
15 January 2018
Thrive Renewables host visitors at the Boardinghouse wind farm in Cambridgeshire.
Fund for community buildings is back!
11 December 2017
Could your community produce an energy-use app?
4 December 2017
St James Court
We're moving!
1 December 2017
Annual Report 2016-17
Annual Report 2016-17
24 November 2017
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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

Smart prepayment & fuel poverty
Smart prepayment & fuel poverty
A report for eaga charitable trust
1 October 2016 | 2MB | PDF file
Reports & publications
How to identify suitable areas for onshore wind development in your neighbourhood plan
How to identify suitable areas for onshore wind development in your neighbourhood plan
11 May 2016 | 1MB | PDF file
Reports & publications
How to use a digital central heating programmer
How to use a digital central heating programmer
5 April 2016
Videos
Low Carbon Neighbourhood Planning – A guidebook
Low Carbon Neighbourhood Planning – A guidebook
24 July 2015 | 5MB | PDF file
Reports & publications
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