Research examining the crucial but often overlooked role of household and community labour in Smart Local Energy Systems. Through workshops, case studies and policy engagement, the project will ...

How heritage buildings can be part of the net zero movement while preserving their character. A significant proportion of UK buildings are over a century old, presenting both a challenge and an ...

We broadly support recent heat network regulation proposals, but recommend practical improvements to benefit consumers while ensuring financial viability. The UK government and Ofgem recently ran two ...

Our response to the government’s review of Ofgem emphasises the need to redefine the regulator’s legal mandate and streamline its duties to better protect consumers and drive a fair net zero ...

CSE wrote to energy minister, Ed Miliband, to highlight the principles we feel need to underpin the design of the Local Power Plan. On 28 February, CSE Chief Executive, Janine Michael, wrote to the ...

The demand for retrofit services is increasing as our buildings need improving to meet our legal net zero targets and to reduce our vulnerability to energy price fluctuations. For the voluntary, ...

A pioneering approach to community engagement on local renewable energy projects. Giving communities information, time and space to develop their own local energy vision. Unlock the power of community ...

CSE is involved in the UK-wide Energy Learning Network which aims to increase the scale and impact of community energy organisations. The community energy sector delivers a wide range of services ...

A look at how CSE’s mission to tackle the root causes of fuel poverty and to ensure that the future net zero energy system benefits everyone advanced in 2024. This is content that in previous years ...

Working with local partners to increase the installation of energy saving upgrades to homes in Wiltshire and Swindon. The Wiltshire Local Energy Advice Demonstrator project helps homeowners make ...

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 ...