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We research and analyse aspects of sustainable energy to understand better the challenges we face and the quality of solutions being proposed. Through evaluation activity, we get to know what does and doesn’t work and use this knowledge to inform our practice and that of others. By applying our knowledge of data and software development skills we create analytical tools which enable new insight and understanding.

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Delegates arriving for the conference
30th anniversary conference (Bristol, 2009)
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Wales' history is tied up with fossil fuels, but is there a low carbon future?
West Wales Zero Carbon Zones report (2016)
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Mapping Birmingham's solar PV potential (2016-2017)
Mapping Birmingham's solar PV potential (2016-2017)
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Heat networks are disruptive, so the more that can be done to smooth the process, the better ...
THERMOS - Accelerating heat networks in Europe
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There's a good fit between district heating and blocks of homes owned by housing associations and local councils, like this one in Central London
District heating: delivering affordable and sustainable energy report
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Electrification of appliances and machines (like cars), along with cheaper sensors and dimishing limits to computing power, are some of the technological developments that will prompt changes to energy infrastructure
'Smart living' in Wales
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As well as stand-alone renewables, the potential for microgeneration and energy efficiency measures involving existing buildings was also investigated.
Milton Keynes Energy Mapping Study
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Detailed heat map of Hinckley, led by the team at CSE.
Hinckley and Bosworth Renewable Energy Capacity Study
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Heat map of the central Guildford area.
Guildford Renewable Energy Mapping Study
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Predictions about area-based changes in energy demand will allow appropriate parts of the electricity network to be reinforced.
Who's On Our Wires?
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The study was commissioned by Bristol Council, but the developed methodology can be applied to any area-based study and used by other local authorities.
Guidance for local authorities on energy, climate and peak oil
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The TQEZ consists of a mixture of commercial and public sector buildings with a small proportion of residential ones.
Bristol Temple Quarter Sustainable Energy Masterplan
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How can 'systems thinking' improve a city's energy planning?
STEEP: Systems Thinking for Efficient Energy Planning
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Low Energy Apartment Futures
Low Energy Apartment Futures
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Housing Assessment Modelling for Somerset
Housing Assessment Modelling for Somerset
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EU funding for Bristol's low carbon future
EU funding for low carbon refurbishment programme
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