Research

Research

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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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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Many households are under-heated in winter, because their energy bills are unaffordable – this has knock-on negative effects on residents' health and wellbeing
Energy tariff options for vulnerable consumers
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A smart meter in-home display showing energy use in real-time
USmartConsumer
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The Ctech project used ethnographic techniques to capture staff attitudes to comfort and the informal practices used in control of heating and cooling
C-tech: creating the energy for change
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Government estimated average impact of energy policies on household energy bills in 2020
The Hardest Hit
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Sefton Council's commitment to sustainable energy will have environmental benefits, as well as providing economically valuable investment opportunities.
Sefton Council Strategic Energy Review
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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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The renewables study took into account site issues, such as conservation of heritage buildings.
Bath & North East Somerset Renewable Energy Study
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The aim of the project was to improve the quality of life for people living in London’s social rented sector
Costing an enhanced Decent Homes Standard for London
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The 'polluter pays' principle provides an incentive for households to reduce energy consumption and as a consequence, lower carbon emissions.
Distributional impacts of carbon taxation in Scotland
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A mix of measures will be needed to significantly improve the energy rating of fuel poor homes.
Modelling fuel poverty targets
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