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Centre for Sustainable Energy

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The charity supporting people and organisations across the UK to tackle the climate emergency and end the suffering caused by cold homes. www.cse.org.uk

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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 28/09/2026
Applications are still open for the Youth #ClimateAction Fund 🍃 Schools, colleges and training providers in #Bristol can apply for grants of between £800 and £3,500 to fund a project idea from a group of their students. Find out more and apply 👇
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Apply for the Youth Climate Action Fund - Centre for Sustainable Energy
Applications are now open for the Youth Climate Action Fund for youth-led projects in Bristol.
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 23/09/2026
Join the latest webinar in our series exploring consumer fairness issues in the #SmartEnergy market. Essential viewing for anyone interested in energy flexibility and consumer issues! 🗓️ Wednesday 7 October 🕐 1pm - 2pm 📍Online Sign up below 👇
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Smart energy market review webinar (Autumn 2026)
Join the latest webinar in CSE's series exploring consumer fairness issues in the smart energy market.
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 21/09/2026
Together with Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership, we’ve been developing Climate Resilience Guides - bespoke guides to help community organisations understand and plan for extreme weather events. Find out why community level action matters 👇
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How building community resilience to climate change benefits us all - Centre for Sustainable Energy
As extreme weather becomes more common, community organisations can provide guidance.
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 18/09/2026
We still don't know what the #WarmHomesPlan will look like in practice. And until it begins delivery, the #Retrofit sector faces a shortfall of around £1.3bn a year. Without clear funding, timescales and delivery routes, the WHP risks becoming another missed opportunity. Read our thoughts 👇
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Warm Homes Plan: the gap between promise and reality 
The Warm Homes Plan could be a major opportunity to improve people’s lives. But without clear funding, clear timescales and clear delivery routes, it risks becoming another missed opportunity.
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 17/09/2026
We welcome the launch of Great British Energy's Community Fund and Partnership Grants today 🎉 We're pleased to see an emphasis on partnership building, community ownership, engagement and long-term local benefit - principles we've long advocated for via our #CommunityEnergy work.
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‘People’s Power’ projects to give more control over local energy
Communities across the country will be able to build and control their own clean energy supply.
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 14/09/2026
We've joined @energy-uk.org.uk, @e3g.bsky.social and more than 120 organisations from across the country in calling on government to move all levies off electricity bills to make energy costs more affordable. Read the full letter below 👇
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 09/09/2026
The Local Power Plan has set a target of 8 GW of #CommunityEnergy by 2030. That's only achievable if the right support reaches the right communities at the right time. Built with Community Energy England and Ashden Climate Solutions, that's what Community Energy GO is designed to do. Explore more👇
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Home - Community Energy GO
Welcome to Community Energy GO — Turn your renewable energy idea into reality. We connect community groups across England with expert advice, practical tools and hands-on support to make your project happen.
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 07/09/2026
CSE & Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership are developing bespoke guides for organisations to build community resilience - how they respond to the impacts of climate change. Here's why this is valuable👇https://www.cse.org.uk/news/how-building-community-resilience-to-climate-change-benefits-us-all/
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 04/09/2026
Live in Wiltshire? Our Warm & Safe Wiltshire project provides free energy advice to people in Wiltshire & Swindon - cse.org.uk/my-home/advice-projects/warm-and-safe-wiltshire If you don't, we can still help! Contact us here - www.cse.org.uk/advice-guidance/cont…
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Warm and Safe Wiltshire - Centre for Sustainable Energy
Warm and Safe Wiltshire helps people in fuel poverty. Working in partnership with the local council, CSE helps people live in warmer, healthier and safer homes.
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 03/09/2026
Applications are now open for the Youth Climate Action Fund 🍃 Schools, colleges and training providers in #Bristol can apply for grants of between £800 and £3,500 to fund a project idea from a group of their students. Find out more and apply 👇
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Apply for the Youth Climate Action Fund - Centre for Sustainable Energy
Applications are now open for the Youth Climate Action Fund for youth-led projects in Bristol.
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 01/09/2026
We've just published our Organisational Carbon Audit Tool – a spreadsheet-format resource that helps small organisations or #CommunityEnergy groups calculate their carbon emissions. Explore it here 👇
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Organisational Carbon Audit Tool - Centre for Sustainable Energy
A spreadsheet-format resource that helps small organisations or community groups calculate their carbon emissions
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 27/08/2026
Today, #pluginsolar panels become legal to use and available to buy across the country, helping more households cut their energy bills and benefit from clean energy. Watch this space for our upcoming advice on how best to use and benefit from plug-in solar 🌞 Find out more 👇
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Households can save as plug-in solar panels come to market
Households can save hundreds on bills as plug-in solar panels become legal to use and buy across the country.
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 26/08/2026
The price cap increase announced today is another blow to millions of households who have struggled to afford to stay cool this summer. We've modelled the extra energy needed to keep homes safe during summer, and its possible impact on fuel poverty numbers. Explore it here 👉 bit.ly/4giN2uJ
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 24/08/2026
Explore our new tool: the Building Heat Model 🏢 It's a user-friendly Excel tool that calculates heating demand profiles for a variety of heating systems. Developed by CSE and the National Energy System Operator, it covers gas boilers, electric boilers, heat pumps, and more. Take a look 👇
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Building Heat Model - Centre for Sustainable Energy
The Building Heat Model is a user-friendly Excel tool that calculates heating demand profiles for a variety of heating systems.
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 19/08/2026
How could you understand your local area's carbon footprint? Impact is a digital visualisation tool that helps you calculate your community’s carbon emissions. It works for parishes, wards and local authority areas. Explore the tool here 👉 impact-tool.org.uk
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 17/08/2026
Our new toolkit makes it simple for local authorities and #CommunityEnergy groups to help communities explore renewable energy opportunities. It builds on our Future Energy Landscapes work - a pioneering approach to community engagement. Register for our launch webinar 👇 bit.ly/4wC7awx
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 07/08/2026
Kathryn installed a battery in her home to save money on her energy bills. But then her installer went bust - and only a month after installation, her battery developed a fault. The protections that should have been in place weren't there. Find out how we helped Kathryn 👇 bit.ly/4qbIBoL
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 03/08/2026
In collaboration with Heatwave Toolkit, we've released new advice to help you keep your home cool in a #Heatwave. Our tips are all quick, cheap and easy to do, and are suitable whether you rent or own your home. Explore our advice below, and use it to help the people you support 👇
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How to keep your home cool in hot weather
Cheap and easy ways to keep yourself and your home cool without air conditioning.
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 27/07/2026
Social housing tenants have been systematically excluded from energy flexibility markets – despite having the most to gain from lower energy costs. Our SNUG project is changing that. Find out more 👇
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Project aims to unlock energy flexibility for social housing
Project SNUG (Smarter Network UpGrades) from UK Power Networks is bringing together the housing, energy and network sectors to unlock energy flexibility for social housing.
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 23/07/2026
We've just published findings from our Smart & Fair research programme, supported by Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks and National Grid Electricity Distribution. Seven years of evidence shows that fairness in the #EnergySystem won't emerge naturally. It has to be designed and delivered.
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Smart & Fair 2024–2026 report  - Centre for Sustainable Energy
The latest report from Smart & Fair shows the smart energy transition is underway but its benefits aren't reaching everyone 
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 14/07/2026
For local authorities who need to meet ambitious climate targets, successful collaboration with #CommunityEnergy groups is essential - and it helps their broader goals too. This guide brings together resources, tips and case studies to help local authorities improve collaboration 👇 #UpTheEnergy
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Collaborating on community energy: A guide for local authorities
A guide to help local authorities progress their work with community energy groups.
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 13/07/2026
We had a fantastic time at Energising Britain South West last week! Thanks to the South West Net Zero Hub for hosting and to everyone who joined us there. We joined a panel on the power of #CommunityEnergy and discussed learnings from our own community engagement approach in Corsham. #UpTheEnergy
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 10/07/2026
Check out our toolkit for widening participation in #CommunityEnergy 👇 #UpTheEnergy
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 08/07/2026
Effective governance is crucial to the success of #CommunityEnergy organisations – but it’s often overlooked or misunderstood. Our guide aims to equip community energy groups with the knowledge, tools and resources to implement good governance practices. Explore it below 👇 #UpTheEnergy
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Community Energy Governance Guide Community energy governance guide - Centre for Sustainable Energy
A guide for community energy organisations on how to build good governance practices.
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 07/07/2026
Discover our Future Energy Landscapes community engagement toolkit 🛠️ This free toolkit is designed for local authorities, parish councils, and community groups. It can be used to nurture #CommunityEnergy projects, and it’s great for starting local conversations on renewable energy. #UpTheEnergy
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Community engagement toolkit - Centre for Sustainable Energy
Discover the Future Energy Landscapes (FEL) community engagement toolkit – your resource for local energy action.
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 06/07/2026
#CommunityEnergy can transform our energy system – but only if government removes the barriers holding it back. That's why we're pleased to see that the latest House of Commons committee report has taken many of our recommendations on board. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/4gTUhK8 #UpTheEnergy
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 03/07/2026
#CommunityEnergy initiatives will play a vital role in our future energy system, but access to funding can be a challenge. We're sharing our top tips and resources on how to fund your projects: 💰 Grants 📢 Crowdfunding 💸 Raising shares 🏦 Institutional investment Find out more 👇 #UpTheEnergy
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Funding a community energy project - Centre for Sustainable Energy
Looking for funding for your community energy project? There's lots of grants and funding schemes available for new and existing projects.
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 02/07/2026
Are you a community group in the early stages of developing a #CommunityEnergy project in England? Do you feel under-resourced? Unsure about how to navigate challenges? Uncertain about where to go for expert advice? Community Energy GO can help. Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/4dOcOFV #UpTheEnergy
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 01/07/2026
It's Community Energy Fortnight! Over the next two weeks, we'll be sharing events, tools, resources and stories from our work with all the amazing #CommunityEnergy organisations we support. Watch this space 👀💚 #UpTheEnergy Community Energy England
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 29/06/2026
Over half of community buildings in England struggle with energy efficiency issues and the resulting financial pressures. We conducted an energy survey for Chew Stoke village hall to advise on possible improvements. Find out more about our community building energy surveys 👉 bit.ly/4efonpJ
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 25/06/2026
Installing a #HeatPump in your community building could help make it more comfortable and play a huge part in reducing its energy bills and environmental impact. 💡🌱 Before installing a heat pump, it's important to consider how your building is currently heated. Olivia explains more below 👇
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 23/06/2026
📢 Research opportunity: Are you a #CommunityEnergy group or housing provider working on smart energy in social housing? You could be part of our exciting research project on how households and communities contribute to smart local energy systems. Email nick.stromberg@cse.org.uk or find out more 👇
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Household and community labour in smart local energy systems - Centre for Sustainable Energy
Research examining the crucial but often overlooked role of household and community labour in Smart Local Energy Systems.
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 22/06/2026
As temperatures shoot up again this week, our advisors share their top tips for staying cool in a #Heatwave 👇
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Tips to stay cool in hot weather - Centre for Sustainable Energy
The Centre for Sustainable Energy's energy advisors share their top tips for how you can stay cool in hot weather at home
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 19/06/2026
Too often, young people are being left out of decisions about #Energy and #Climate that will affect their generation most of all. We're working to change that. Below, Grace speaks about her experience of our youth empowerment programme, and how it's made a huge difference 👇
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 18/06/2026
#SolarPV is a key part of #CommunityEnergy, but there are so many factors to consider. Our free Solar Wizard tool makes it easy. In just one click you can discover a building's solar potential, with estimated energy generation, installation costs, payback period and more.☀️ Try it for yourself 👇
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 17/06/2026
How could you improve the energy efficiency of your community building? Repairing or renovating your windows and doors can make a huge difference. DIY draught-proofing is also a great low-cost option 🪟 Below, Jacob shares some key considerations for improving your community space 👇
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 16/06/2026
"People aren't struggling with their energy bills because they won't pay – it's because they can't." – Our Chief Executive Janine Michael in The Independent today, after new polling from the End Fuel Poverty Coalition found a third of UK adults are in energy debt or worried about falling behind.
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UK energy debt crisis deepens for millions ahead of price cap rise
13 per cent of those in debt or concerned about missing payments owed money to ‘someone who makes them feel scared’
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 16/06/2026
Seeing is Believing is a project all about sharing inspiring #CommunityEnergy examples and building connections between community groups, local authorities and key stakeholders in order to support #NetZero action across the #NorthEast and #Yorkshire region. Find out what the project involved 👇
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 15/06/2026
It can be hard to know where to begin when organising #CommunityEnergy projects, so we developed our Impact Community Carbon Calculator to help you understand your local emissions and focus your #ClimateAction in just one click. Try it out here: bit.ly/4iVNY6V
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 12/06/2026
As part of the Energy Learning Network, we've been running a series of webinars for #CommunityEnergy groups across the UK. Topics include: 💸 Exploring funding initiatives. ⛪ Making your community building energy efficient. 💬 Delivering energy advice in your community. Explore them below 👇
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Energy Learning Network - Centre for Sustainable Energy
We're involved in the UK-wide Energy Learning Network, which aims to support community energy organisations to increase their scale and impact.
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 11/06/2026
Collaboration between local authorities and community groups is crucial to the success of #CommunityEnergy. Last year, we supported 31 councils and over 870 local organisations to build relationships and develop new community energy initiatives, including @fce-cbs.bsky.social. Find out more 👇
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Local authorities and community energy: stronger partnerships - Centre for Sustainable Energy
Practical lessons on how local authorities and community energy groups can build stronger partnerships, drawn from CSE's work across England.
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 10/06/2026
If you're thinking about installing #SolarPV on your community building, it's a good idea to first understand your building's solar potential 🌞 Below, Tess talks through a few key factors that might influence where you place solar on your building 👇
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 09/06/2026
The UK just recorded its hottest May ever. @thecccuk.bsky.social warns 40°C summers could become routine. The government's response? Planning reforms that make it harder for councils to act on #ClimateChange. As Dan Stone, CSE's policy officer, puts it: “This seems like madness.”
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Planning reform is failing the climate - Centre for Sustainable Energy
The government is proposing to weaken the planning system's ability to tackle climate change. This seems like madness.
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 09/06/2026
Have you seen our new toolkit for #CommunityEnergy groups? 🛠️ It's full of resources, insights and case studies to help groups increase their impact. By widening participation, we can build a more resilient and inclusive energy system together. Explore it here 👉 bit.ly/4up0fH7
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 08/06/2026
Are you struggling to turn your #RenewableEnergy idea into reality?💡 Community Energy GO could help. Delivered in partnership with Community Energy England, Ashden Climate Solutions and a network of experts, it offers support for #CommunityEnergy projects. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/4dOcOFV
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 29/05/2026
Great to see record-breaking #Solar figures from DESNZ today. In 2025-26, we supported around 1,800 solar installations across Bristol, Somerset and beyond, helping households generate their own clean power and cut their bills. That's what a fair #EnergyTransition looks like.
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Britain continues to break clean power records
Households across the UK continue to embrace solar power as the government accelerates its clean power mission.
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 26/05/2026
With record setting temperatures over the last few days, how can you stay cool and save energy? #Heatwave Here are some budget-friendly ways to stay cool: 💨Put your fan on the floor and angle it upwards 💧Take a cold shower before bed 🧊Use a hot water bottle as an ice pack More advice on our site👇
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Tips to stay cool in hot weather - Centre for Sustainable Energy
The Centre for Sustainable Energy's energy advisors share their top tips for how you can stay cool in hot weather at home
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 14/05/2026
We've just launched our new toolkit, Widening Participation in Community Energy 🌟 It's full of resources, insights and case studies to help #CommunityEnergy groups increase their impact through greater involvement of people from across their communities. Explore it here 👉 bit.ly/4up0fH7
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 11/05/2026
1/4 of electrically heated homes are experiencing #FuelPoverty in England. We investigated their experiences of demand shifting schemes, a low-effort option for cutting costs. ✅ 70% felt positive about taking part. ✅ Changing heating times doesn’t have to result in a cold home. Find out more 👇
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CrowdFlex Customer Feedback Research Reports
These reports present the results of the customer feedback research from the CrowdFlex project.
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 07/05/2026
What role do DNOs' have in supporting the rollout of low carbon technologies and #Renewables? 🔌💡 We think they can support the #EnergyTransition with: - Identification of priorities. 🔎 - Open access to data. 📊 - Supporting community engagement and community scale delivery. 📢 Read more 👇
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CSE responds to DNOs' future role in supporting the rollout of low carbon technologies - Centre for Sustainable Energy
DNOs are well positioned to support a cost-effective energy transition and the rollout of low carbon technologies.
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