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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Exploring the fairness of energy policy
Exploring the fairness of energy policy
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EU funding for Bristol's low carbon future
EU funding for low carbon refurbishment programme
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External solid wall insulation has the added benefit of improving the house's appearance, as shown on the left-hand property.
Householder experiences of solid wall insulation
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Non-domestic buildings account for around 40% of UK greenhouse gas emissions
Energy behaviours of people occupying non-domestic buildings
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Energy audit for Wiltshire Council's Bourne Hill Offices
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Smart and happy meters
Smart and happy meters
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All households will see a reduction in their energy bills in 2020 relative to the ‘no policy’ bill. Single pensioners see the smallest reduction, suggesting they bear the brunt of the policy costs and/or stand to benefit less from the policy outcomes
Who benefits, who pays?
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Average SAP ratings for heritage and non-heritage properties for the current housing stock and for modelled improvements under three different scenarios
A strategic housing stock energy study for Somer Housing Group
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Cambrook House in Peasdown St John is a purpose-build residential development for vulnerable young adults with autism
Cambrook House development
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CSE's overview of The Club's energy use points to some significant savings
Energy and carbon reduction for Wimbledon
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The finished article – the property following the completion of its solid wall insulation work
Freedom from Fuel Poverty
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The farmhouse showing some of the buildings in the background. The slate-tiled front of the house is testament to the location's ample wind resource - which is why we recommended a wind turbine for a site to the north of the farm
Little Dartmouth Farm: a feasibility study
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The 500kW boiler at Lanoyce Nurseries in Saltash burns 'slabwood' bought from four local sawmills. It has cut heating costs by over £45,000 annually
Bioheat
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Worthing on the West Sussex coast was one of the areas involved in the study
West Sussex sustainable energy study
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Map showing the council’s electricity use in buildings such as schools, administration offices and libraries
Bristol city-wide sustainable energy study
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Delegates arriving for the conference
30th anniversary conference (Bristol, 2009)
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