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.

Green Influencers

Green Influencers

Community Climate Action

Community Climate Action

A street in the low-carbon development of Elmbrook in Bicester.

Carbon offsetting for local planning authorities

Local area energy planning

Local area energy planning

The upgrades on Tenterden Social Hub saved the charity £800 per quarter on energy bills

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?

We'll be challenging Bridgend County residents to take charge of their energy future.

The Bridgend County Energy Challenge

Sustainable Neighbourhood Planning Support

Healthy Homes Dorset - insulating homes in Dorset

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

Solar panels on council housing in Warwickshire

Community energy benefits in deprived communities

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

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

Future Energy Landscapes - community consultation method

Improving a home's energy efficiency will make it warmer and cheaper to heat

WPD Affordable Warmth Local Action Fund (2016-17)

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