improved service design and delivery.

Recent steep increases in the cost of electricity mean that it’s more important than ever to find savings. And to do this, it helps to focus on the things that use the most, and so cost you most money ...

CSE is working with SGN to help create a network of community organisations that can provide much-needed support for people struggling with the current cost-of-living crisis. The scheme is called Safe ...

If you understand how your heating controls work, you’ll save energy and money as you’ll be heating your home more efficiently. This page looks at various types of heating control. Your system won’t ...

CSE champions social inclusion and fairness in the UK’s energy transition. To reach net zero targets, our energy system needs to become smarter and more flexible to accommodate high volumes of ...

We worked with local partners in the West of England to increase the provision of community led retrofit and home energy advice. Project duration: March 2023-2025 This project ran for two years, from ...

The Centre for Sustainable Energy communities team administered the Power Partners project on behalf of UK Power Networks. Between 2018 and 2023, CSE worked on this project worth over £1m, awarding ...

Almost every electricity supplier has a green electricity tariff aimed at customers who want to buy renewable energy. What is a green electricity tariff? These tariffs are labelled as green if some or ...

Draughty homes are uncomfortable. It’s also a waste of money if the heat that you’ve paid for escapes through gaps and cold air comes whistling in from outside. The good news is that draught-proofing ...

It’s worth taking the time to understand your bills, as this is a good way to take control of your energy use and start saving money. The type of document you receive will depend on how you pay for ...

We know we need to invest in working together to tackle the climate emergency, but how? Nearly all the solutions to the energy crisis already exist: building highly insulated homes, using less, and ...

Our in-depth look at wind power provides a comprehensive grounding in the facts for local authorities and communities as they undertake the development of local policies with regard to wind power and ...