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How community energy can turbocharge the energy transition
Community energy can transform the UK’s energy system – but only if government removes the barriers holding it back.
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New partnership with SSEN and Changeworks expands free advice
CSE has been commissioned to deliver free, personalised energy advice to people across central southern England.
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Summer fuel poverty: why the new price cap is another blow
If you can’t afford to cool your home, the price cap increase announced this week makes a bad situation worse.
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£1m funding for youth-led climate action
This project will transform how young people shape local climate decisions across Bristol, Swindon, Wiltshire and Dorset.
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Local authorities and community energy: stronger partnerships
Strong partnerships between councils and community energy groups can unlock more ambitious, inclusive and locally supported energy projects.
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Planning reform is failing the climate
The government is proposing to weaken the planning system’s ability to tackle climate change. This seems like madness.
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The Warm Homes Fund – do a few things well
The Warm Homes Fund should do a few things well – and learn from past failure
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Community Energy GO launch
Community Energy GO helps local groups – in areas with low community energy activity – make their community energy projects a reality.
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CSE responds to DNOs’ future role in supporting the rollout of low carbon technologies
DNOs are well positioned to support a cost-effective energy transition and the rollout of low carbon technologies.
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People supported through home visits
Our Home Visit Advanced project provided in-depth support for people that needed it most and met them where they were – at home.
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Helping people get smarter with energy: Smart Energy Action Plans
How we’re pioneering a new form of energy advice with our Smart Energy Action Plans.
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The importance of communities in delivering green skills training
Our work with Bristol community groups highlights an opportunity to connect green skills funding with local organisations.
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Our research into the challenges faced by first time bill payers
Findings from our focus groups with young people, including students and care leavers, who are new to paying energy bills.
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CSE responds to new load control and flexibility consultations
As the energy flexibility market grows, the consumer needs protection from poor practice, mis-selling and harm.
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Leanne’s story
After Leanne’s partner passed away, she was living alone and struggling to stay warm in a home with broken heaters.
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