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.

How can the North East stimulate more on-the-ground projects like the successful Bath & West Community Energy?

Community energy groups in the North East

At a workshop in North Somerset, the residents of Pill, Easton in Gordano and Abbots Leigh opted for commercial scale onshore wind (2.5 MW), solar farms (1.5 MW), and roof-mounted solar PV.

Community engagement for low-carbon transition

CSE engages with local communities in accessible and interactive ways

Community Energy for Everyone

Contrasting carbon footprint bagels for three neighbouring parishes in the Winchester council area: Droxford, Hambledon and Soberton.

Winchester Climate Action Network (WeCAN)

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?

Challenging Bridgend County residents to take charge of their energy future.

The Bridgend County Energy Challenge

Sustainable Neighbourhood Planning Support

Healthy Homes 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

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