This report, developed for the UK Power Networks (UKPN) Home Energy Saver project, identifies groups at risk of being left behind in the energy transition. It provides a framework for pinpointing the ...

To use the Fuel Poverty Calculator, there are three elements to download. The calculator itself, a document explaining how to enable macros in Excel 2007 (which some users might require), and an ...

The Centre for Sustainable Energy partnered with Bristol Energy Cooperative to fund researchers investigating the relationship between people and energy. The objective of the Bristol Sustainable ...

Please read these Prize Draw terms and conditions (the “Terms”) carefully. By entering the CrowdFlex Customer Feedback Survey Prize Draw (the “Prize Draw”) you are agreeing to these terms and ...

What is solar water heating? Solar water heating, often referred to as ‘solar thermal’, involves using solar panels to absorb the heat of the sun and transfer it to the water you use in the home. On ...

Solid walls can be insulated internally (from the inside) and externally (from the outside). Both are significant undertakings in terms of cost and disruption. This page focuses on internal solid wall ...

Living in a cold home is bad for your physical and mental health. It can raise blood pressure and lead to serious conditions such as strokes, heart attacks and pneumonia, as well as social isolation, ...

A good way of finding out is by doing heat loss surveys, like at this listed home in Bristol. Thinking of getting a heat pump? Don’t judge a building solely by its EPC rating, says CSE’s retrofit ...

Martha shares her experiences of working as a Senior Energy Advisor in CSE’s Household Energy Services team. More than 6.5 million households in the UK are living in fuel poverty, which means they ...

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 2024-2025.

An EPC rating doesn’t tell you everything. To know exactly how energy efficient a house is, you need to delve a little deeper. Measuring your home heat loss will help you understand if a heat pump can ...