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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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A climate duty for local authorities
Should local authorities have a legal duty to address climate change? We brought together council leaders and sustainability officers to explore this …
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LGBTQ+ fuel poverty funding matters
There is a lack of research on the systemic links between being LGBTQ+ and fuel poverty, and more support is needed.
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Coco’s story
For Coco, Bright Green Future offered a refreshing focus on environmental issues often overlooked in traditional education.
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Improving the energy performance of privately rented homes
The government can go further to reduce fuel poverty, protect tenants and support landlords.
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Chew Stoke Village Hall’s story
With limited income, keeping the space open was a challenge. But a community building energy survey has given hope for the future.
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Building support for the energy transition
The government lacks a coherent communications strategy to ensure its policies are accepted by the public.
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CSE responds to Fuel Poverty Strategy review
We’re calling for bolder targets and a fairness principle in the fight against fuel poverty.
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Historic buildings embrace climate action
How heritage buildings can be part of the net zero movement while preserving their character.
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CSE calls for stronger consumer protection in Ofgem review
Our response to the government’s review of Ofgem emphasises the need to redefine the regulator’s legal mandate and streamline its duties.
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Getting the Local Power Plan right
CSE wrote to energy minister, Ed Miliband, to highlight the principles we feel need to underpin the design of the Local Power Plan.
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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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