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. https://www.cse.org.uk/
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 👇
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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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 👇
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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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.
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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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
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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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
Check out our toolkit for widening participation in #CommunityEnergy 👇 #UpTheEnergy
Centre for Sustainable Energy@cse.org.uk · 2mo agoHave 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
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
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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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
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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#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 👉 https://bit.ly/4gTUhK8 #UpTheEnergy
#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
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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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 ➡️ https://bit.ly/4dOcOFV #UpTheEnergy
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
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 👉 https://bit.ly/4efonpJ
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 👇
📢 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 👇
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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As temperatures shoot up again this week, our advisors share their top tips for staying cool in a #Heatwave 👇
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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#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 👇
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 👇
"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.
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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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 👇
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
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 👇
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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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 👇
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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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 👇
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.”
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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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
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 👉 https://bit.ly/4dOcOFV
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.
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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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👇
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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