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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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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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Electricity distribution price control
The Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) recently responded to Ofgem’s Framework consultation: electricity distribution price control (ED3).
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Using participatory research to address fairness in the energy transition
Participatory research is a different approach which aims to empower research participants as collaborators in the process, rather than as passive sub …
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Unlocking Community Energy at Scale
Unlocking Community Energy at Scale – CSE’s response to the Parliamentary Inquiry by the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
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Priority Services Register for water
CSE’s response to Ofwat’s consultation on Priority Services Registers emphasises the need for mandatory and consistent support.
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Hdayet’s story
For Hdayet, Bright Green Future provided a unique opportunity to connect with others who share his passion for the environment.
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Investigating lived experiences of energy flexibility
CSE is working with households to understand how energy flexibility services can be made more accessible and inclusive.
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Michael’s story
Michael’s home was so cold that his grandchildren couldn’t visit him, leaving him isolated.
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Advice for making older and traditional homes energy efficient
A community event highlighted common problems in older and traditional homes as attendees share stories and get valuable guidance.
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