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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 better energy policies and 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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  • News

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    Calls for reduction in standing charges

    We’re advocating for substantial reforms to tackle energy affordability and support those most vulnerable to fuel poverty.

    Policy Fuel poverty

  • News

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    Tahlia’s story

    Tahlia’s experience with BGF opened her eyes to the connection between her everyday life and broader environmental issues.

    Impact stories

  • News

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    Winter Fuel Payment changes

    Vulnerable households could be hit hard by the introduction of means testing for the Winter Fuel Payments.

    Fuel poverty Policy
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What we’re working on

  • Project

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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.

    Community energy Planning Renewables Building performance

  • Advice Projects

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    Smart energy action plans – a 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

  • Project

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    Enfield LAEP

    Pioneering local area energy planning in London

    Planning Renewables

  • Project

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    Forest of Dean community climate action

    The Centre for Sustainable Energy partnered with Forest of Dean District Council to work with community-based organisations, supporting them to develo …

    Community energy Planning
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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

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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

  • Advice

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    Heat pumps

    When it comes to low-carbon heating, it seems everyone is talking about heat pumps. But what are they? How do they work? And could you heat your home …

    Saving money Renewable energy Keeping your home warm
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Join us and play an exciting and rewarding part in our mission to combat climate change and the misery of cold homes.

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