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  • Two people gather around a laptop looking at the screen together.

    Building Heat Model

    The Building Heat Model is a user-friendly Excel tool that calculates heating demand profiles for a variety of heating systems.

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  • Heat Network Routing and Growth app

    New software provides a consistent and transparent approach to assessing the viability of heat network proposals.

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    Policy
  • Cotswold countryside - fields of green and lots of trees

    Exploring renewable energy potential in the Cotswolds

    As part of its climate emergency declaration, Cotswold District Council (CDC) committed to review its Local Plan – a guide for future developmen …

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  • A map showing the potential of heat networks in Durham

    Unlocking heat network potential in rural County Durham

    In Durham County Council (DCC), carbon produced by heating buildings accounts for almost half of the emissions across the county. Decarbonising heat h …

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  • A smiling woman plugs in her electric car at a charging station

    CrowdFlex research into consumer experiences of flexibility

    Research into consumer experiences of a NESO-led trial investigating the potential of domestic flexibility to help operate the grid.

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    Energy justice Behaviour change
  • Heat network piping.

    Heat network zoning in rural Westmorland and Furness

    Where in this part of Cumbria will heat networks be most likely to succeed.

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    Policy Insulation & heating Planning
  • Solar PV panels on the roof of a residential home.

    SNUG: energy efficiency meets grid flexibility

    Creating a scalable route for social landlords to participate in energy flexibility markets while retrofitting homes.

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    Energy justice Building performance
  • A view of a housing estate from above

    Breckland infrastructure study

    Supporting local planning decisions to deliver housing targets while managing electricity grid capacity.

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  • An excavator in the foreground with workers laying down heat network pipes in the background

    SSEN heat and power planning

    CSE’s expert modelling solution was used to map cost effective heat decarbonisation targets across Scotland.

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    Renewables Building performance
  • Image shows the Passiv Smart Thermostat on a wall

    Passiv Smart Thermostat research

    Comprehensive user research on Passiv’s innovative heat pump smart thermostat, delivering actionable product development and market adoption insight.

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    Renewables Behaviour change
  • Close Up Of Smart Energy Meter In Kitchen Measuring Electricity And Gas Use With Woman Looking At Bills With Calculator

    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.

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    Policy Community energy Energy justice
  • Close up of ceramic insulators at an electricity substation

    Access to Flexibility 

    CSE conducted detailed research for National Grid into the ability of low-income households to access demand flexibility services.

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    Energy justice