Local energy

Local energy

Enabling local authorities and communities across the UK to develop effective responses to the threat of climate change and the misery of cold homes is a central feature of CSE’s work. For an overview of our work in this area, to download useful tools and resources, and to sign-up for our free Community Energy Update, click here. 

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Local area energy planning
Local area energy planning
Local energy
The upgrades on Tenterden Social Hub saved the charity £800 per quarter on energy bills
Power Partners
Local energy
Awel Aman Tawe, grew out of a local regeneration charity which was looking into asset-based community development
Local energy schemes: how can we get more of them in low-income areas?
Local energy
We'll be challenging Bridgend County residents to take charge of their energy future.
The Bridgend County Energy Challenge
Local energy
Sustainable Neighbourhood Planning Support
Local energy
Healthy Homes Dorset - insulating homes in Dorset
Local energy
It's often easier to receive help from a trusted friend or neighbour. Faith and befriending groups' strong social ties mean they are in a good position to help those that other services can't reach.
Community-led fuel poverty innovations
Local energy
Solar panels on council housing in Warwickshire
Community energy benefits in deprived communities
Local energy
Offering an easy-entry, hands-on activity – like turning old tights into draught excluders – makes community energy more accessible.
Powering Up! - nurturing local leadership on energy
Local energy
Upgrading 230,000 substations to cope with additional load, such as car charging points, will be expensive. So can we do something clever to spread the load?
OpenLV - Making local electricity data openly available
Local energy
Future Energy Landscapes - community consultation method
Local energy
Improving a home's energy efficiency will make it warmer and cheaper to heat
WPD Affordable Warmth Local Action Fund (2016-17)
Local energy
At the 2018 summer school in Wales
Bright Green Future
Local energy
Thrive Renewables Community Benefit Programme
Thrive Renewables Community Benefit Programme
Local energy
The new boiler, with giant rosette, being installed at The Arts Factory in the Rhondda Valley, a beneficiary of the last round of WPD Community Chest funding.
Western Power Distribution Community Chest (2010-17)
Local energy
Projects in a box
Local energy
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