Centre for Sustainable Energy
@cse.org.uk
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/
https://www.cse.org.uk/
Learn how to optimise smart heating controls and feel comfortable in your home this winter by attending this free webinar from Retrofit West.
Home Truths: Optimising Smart Heating Controls
📅 Wed 10 Dec 2025 6:30 - 7:15 pm
💻 Online
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/retrofitwestcic/1959324
Home Truths: Optimising Smart Heating Controls
📅 Wed 10 Dec 2025 6:30 - 7:15 pm
💻 Online
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/retrofitwestcic/1959324
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December 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Learn how to optimise smart heating controls and feel comfortable in your home this winter by attending this free webinar from Retrofit West.
Home Truths: Optimising Smart Heating Controls
📅 Wed 10 Dec 2025 6:30 - 7:15 pm
💻 Online
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/retrofitwestcic/1959324
Home Truths: Optimising Smart Heating Controls
📅 Wed 10 Dec 2025 6:30 - 7:15 pm
💻 Online
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/retrofitwestcic/1959324
We welcome the new Great British Energy Strategy - we love its emphasis on partnership, local leadership, and sharing the benefits of the #EnergyTransition. It signals a meaningful commitment to growing #CommunityEnergy.
We're excited to work with partners to turn this ambition into reality.
We're excited to work with partners to turn this ambition into reality.
December 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
We welcome the new Great British Energy Strategy - we love its emphasis on partnership, local leadership, and sharing the benefits of the #EnergyTransition. It signals a meaningful commitment to growing #CommunityEnergy.
We're excited to work with partners to turn this ambition into reality.
We're excited to work with partners to turn this ambition into reality.
With the festive season around the corner, you might be wondering what to buy.
Find cosy but practical gifts to stay warm and save energy with our guide - there's something for everyone! 🎄🎁
https://www.cse.org.uk/news/gifts-to-help-loved-ones-keep-warm-this-christmas/
Find cosy but practical gifts to stay warm and save energy with our guide - there's something for everyone! 🎄🎁
https://www.cse.org.uk/news/gifts-to-help-loved-ones-keep-warm-this-christmas/
Gifts to help loved ones keep warm this Christmas - Centre for Sustainable Energy
This practical gift guide is full of gifts to help the people you love keep warm and save energy this holiday season.
www.cse.org.uk
December 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
With the festive season around the corner, you might be wondering what to buy.
Find cosy but practical gifts to stay warm and save energy with our guide - there's something for everyone! 🎄🎁
https://www.cse.org.uk/news/gifts-to-help-loved-ones-keep-warm-this-christmas/
Find cosy but practical gifts to stay warm and save energy with our guide - there's something for everyone! 🎄🎁
https://www.cse.org.uk/news/gifts-to-help-loved-ones-keep-warm-this-christmas/
Our freephone advice line helps thousands of people in cold homes every winter. But some problems are hard to describe over the phone, deepening loneliness and isolation.
That's why our home visits are so important.
This #GivingTuesday, help us visit more cold homes this winter 👉 bit.ly/47Rh0lp
That's why our home visits are so important.
This #GivingTuesday, help us visit more cold homes this winter 👉 bit.ly/47Rh0lp
Help us visit more cold homes this winter
YouTube video by csebristol
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December 2, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Our freephone advice line helps thousands of people in cold homes every winter. But some problems are hard to describe over the phone, deepening loneliness and isolation.
That's why our home visits are so important.
This #GivingTuesday, help us visit more cold homes this winter 👉 bit.ly/47Rh0lp
That's why our home visits are so important.
This #GivingTuesday, help us visit more cold homes this winter 👉 bit.ly/47Rh0lp
Our thoughts on the #UKBudget2025:
✅We welcome the various reductions to energy bills.
✅It’s great to see that the Boiler Upgrade Scheme will be continued.
✅The scrapping of the 2 child benefit tax will provide much needed relief to many thousands living in fuel poverty across the UK.
(🧵1/2)
✅We welcome the various reductions to energy bills.
✅It’s great to see that the Boiler Upgrade Scheme will be continued.
✅The scrapping of the 2 child benefit tax will provide much needed relief to many thousands living in fuel poverty across the UK.
(🧵1/2)
November 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Our thoughts on the #UKBudget2025:
✅We welcome the various reductions to energy bills.
✅It’s great to see that the Boiler Upgrade Scheme will be continued.
✅The scrapping of the 2 child benefit tax will provide much needed relief to many thousands living in fuel poverty across the UK.
(🧵1/2)
✅We welcome the various reductions to energy bills.
✅It’s great to see that the Boiler Upgrade Scheme will be continued.
✅The scrapping of the 2 child benefit tax will provide much needed relief to many thousands living in fuel poverty across the UK.
(🧵1/2)
There are millions of children living in cold, damp homes this winter.
In our work, we see first-hand how targeted advice and support can make all the difference.
Today, we're supporting National Energy Action's #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay, because every child deserves a warm and healthy home.
In our work, we see first-hand how targeted advice and support can make all the difference.
Today, we're supporting National Energy Action's #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay, because every child deserves a warm and healthy home.
November 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM
There are millions of children living in cold, damp homes this winter.
In our work, we see first-hand how targeted advice and support can make all the difference.
Today, we're supporting National Energy Action's #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay, because every child deserves a warm and healthy home.
In our work, we see first-hand how targeted advice and support can make all the difference.
Today, we're supporting National Energy Action's #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay, because every child deserves a warm and healthy home.
(🧵1/3)
It's great to see that when designed and installed in well insulated homes #HeatPumps don’t have the negative impact on the grid that some have previously suggested.
#SmartEnergy #EnergyTransition
It's great to see that when designed and installed in well insulated homes #HeatPumps don’t have the negative impact on the grid that some have previously suggested.
#SmartEnergy #EnergyTransition
Heat-pump homes put less strain on grid than expected, study shows
Analysis of new-builds in Birmingham suggests all-electric homes not only use less energy but vary in peak usage
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM
(🧵1/3)
It's great to see that when designed and installed in well insulated homes #HeatPumps don’t have the negative impact on the grid that some have previously suggested.
#SmartEnergy #EnergyTransition
It's great to see that when designed and installed in well insulated homes #HeatPumps don’t have the negative impact on the grid that some have previously suggested.
#SmartEnergy #EnergyTransition
For Vincent's four young children, their cold, damp home wasn’t just uncomfortable – it was unsafe for their health.
Your support means we can keep more families like Vincent's safe, warm and well over winter.
Donate today 👉 https://bit.ly/47Rh0lp
Read more of Vincent’s story 👇
Your support means we can keep more families like Vincent's safe, warm and well over winter.
Donate today 👉 https://bit.ly/47Rh0lp
Read more of Vincent’s story 👇
Vincent's story - Centre for Sustainable Energy
Like so many families this winter, Vincent was doing his best to keep his children safe and warm - but the damp and mould in his small flat made that almost impossible.
www.cse.org.uk
November 20, 2025 at 12:05 PM
For Vincent's four young children, their cold, damp home wasn’t just uncomfortable – it was unsafe for their health.
Your support means we can keep more families like Vincent's safe, warm and well over winter.
Donate today 👉 https://bit.ly/47Rh0lp
Read more of Vincent’s story 👇
Your support means we can keep more families like Vincent's safe, warm and well over winter.
Donate today 👉 https://bit.ly/47Rh0lp
Read more of Vincent’s story 👇
CSE has secured funding to expand our smart energy support. We'll be scaling up our Smart Energy Action Plans – helping more people like Shelley, who had no idea she could earn £300/year selling her surplus solar back to the grid.
Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/HkeH50XtWt9
Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/HkeH50XtWt9
National Grid funding to expand smart energy support - Centre for Sustainable Energy
This new funding will help thousands access greener, more affordable energy.
ow.ly
November 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
CSE has secured funding to expand our smart energy support. We'll be scaling up our Smart Energy Action Plans – helping more people like Shelley, who had no idea she could earn £300/year selling her surplus solar back to the grid.
Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/HkeH50XtWt9
Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/HkeH50XtWt9
Thanks to everyone who attended our Future Energy Landscapes (FEL) event in Corsham!
We're looking forward to visiting more communities across the South West in the coming months. Watch this space 👀
Find out more about FEL 👉 https://ow.ly/Hqf550XsKsn
#CommunityEnergy #NetZero #SouthWest
We're looking forward to visiting more communities across the South West in the coming months. Watch this space 👀
Find out more about FEL 👉 https://ow.ly/Hqf550XsKsn
#CommunityEnergy #NetZero #SouthWest
November 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Thanks to everyone who attended our Future Energy Landscapes (FEL) event in Corsham!
We're looking forward to visiting more communities across the South West in the coming months. Watch this space 👀
Find out more about FEL 👉 https://ow.ly/Hqf550XsKsn
#CommunityEnergy #NetZero #SouthWest
We're looking forward to visiting more communities across the South West in the coming months. Watch this space 👀
Find out more about FEL 👉 https://ow.ly/Hqf550XsKsn
#CommunityEnergy #NetZero #SouthWest
Have you moved in the last five years?
You might have unclaimed credit sitting in your closed energy account. Ofgem figures show that around £240 million in closed accounts is waiting to be returned to consumers.
Contact your old supplier or log in to your old account – you might be owed money.
You might have unclaimed credit sitting in your closed energy account. Ofgem figures show that around £240 million in closed accounts is waiting to be returned to consumers.
Contact your old supplier or log in to your old account – you might be owed money.
November 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Have you moved in the last five years?
You might have unclaimed credit sitting in your closed energy account. Ofgem figures show that around £240 million in closed accounts is waiting to be returned to consumers.
Contact your old supplier or log in to your old account – you might be owed money.
You might have unclaimed credit sitting in your closed energy account. Ofgem figures show that around £240 million in closed accounts is waiting to be returned to consumers.
Contact your old supplier or log in to your old account – you might be owed money.
We've responded to two new government consultations on completing the smart meter rollout by 2030 and on consumer-led flexibility.
They’re fundamentally linked – we can't build a fair, flexible energy system without smart meters in every home that wants one.
Read our response 👇
They’re fundamentally linked – we can't build a fair, flexible energy system without smart meters in every home that wants one.
Read our response 👇
A fair, smart and flexible energy system - Centre for Sustainable Energy
The Centre for Sustainable Energy work towards building a Fair, Smart, and Flexible energy system in response to two key consultations...
www.cse.org.uk
November 14, 2025 at 2:50 PM
We've responded to two new government consultations on completing the smart meter rollout by 2030 and on consumer-led flexibility.
They’re fundamentally linked – we can't build a fair, flexible energy system without smart meters in every home that wants one.
Read our response 👇
They’re fundamentally linked – we can't build a fair, flexible energy system without smart meters in every home that wants one.
Read our response 👇
Steve and Louise have been at the Locality conference in #Liverpool to talk all things community buildings, #CommunityEnergy and more.
Find out more about our community energy work 👉 https://www.cse.org.uk/?s=community+energy
Find out more about our community energy work 👉 https://www.cse.org.uk/?s=community+energy
November 13, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Steve and Louise have been at the Locality conference in #Liverpool to talk all things community buildings, #CommunityEnergy and more.
Find out more about our community energy work 👉 https://www.cse.org.uk/?s=community+energy
Find out more about our community energy work 👉 https://www.cse.org.uk/?s=community+energy
Which customers are at risk of being ‘left behind’ by online tools, and where are they?
Our new report maps where different vulnerable groups are overrepresented in the energy transition, and shows how multiple challenges often compound each other.
Check out the full report 👇
Our new report maps where different vulnerable groups are overrepresented in the energy transition, and shows how multiple challenges often compound each other.
Check out the full report 👇
Home energy saver: demographic research - Centre for Sustainable Energy
This report identifies groups at risk of being left behind in the energy transition and provides a framework for pinpointing vulnerable demographics.
ow.ly
November 13, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Which customers are at risk of being ‘left behind’ by online tools, and where are they?
Our new report maps where different vulnerable groups are overrepresented in the energy transition, and shows how multiple challenges often compound each other.
Check out the full report 👇
Our new report maps where different vulnerable groups are overrepresented in the energy transition, and shows how multiple challenges often compound each other.
Check out the full report 👇
Join us for a FREE webinar about creating Community Sustainability Hubs as a route for genuinely inclusive grassroots action on energy and climate change 🍃
📆 Tuesday 18 November
🕒 11am to 12pm
📍 Online
Reserve your space 👉 buff.ly/XHF2IMQ
#CommunityEnergy #NetZero #ClimateAction
📆 Tuesday 18 November
🕒 11am to 12pm
📍 Online
Reserve your space 👉 buff.ly/XHF2IMQ
#CommunityEnergy #NetZero #ClimateAction
November 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Join us for a FREE webinar about creating Community Sustainability Hubs as a route for genuinely inclusive grassroots action on energy and climate change 🍃
📆 Tuesday 18 November
🕒 11am to 12pm
📍 Online
Reserve your space 👉 buff.ly/XHF2IMQ
#CommunityEnergy #NetZero #ClimateAction
📆 Tuesday 18 November
🕒 11am to 12pm
📍 Online
Reserve your space 👉 buff.ly/XHF2IMQ
#CommunityEnergy #NetZero #ClimateAction
Reposted by Centre for Sustainable Energy
🚨 Reports suggest the Chancellor is preparing to divert funds from the flagship £13.2bn Warm Homes Plan in the Budget.
This funding was meant to add to existing schemes not replace them.
www.endfuelpoverty.org.uk/energy-effic...
This funding was meant to add to existing schemes not replace them.
www.endfuelpoverty.org.uk/energy-effic...
Cuts of 40% to energy efficiency measures considered by Chancellor
Moves to cut funding that helps improve energy efficiency and ends cold damp homes would be an "act of betrayal" by the Government.
www.endfuelpoverty.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 1:09 PM
🚨 Reports suggest the Chancellor is preparing to divert funds from the flagship £13.2bn Warm Homes Plan in the Budget.
This funding was meant to add to existing schemes not replace them.
www.endfuelpoverty.org.uk/energy-effic...
This funding was meant to add to existing schemes not replace them.
www.endfuelpoverty.org.uk/energy-effic...
Everyone deserves to live in a warm home that doesn’t make them sick.
This winter, we need your help to reach more people with our energy advice and in-person home visits, tackling the root causes of cold, damp and mould before illness sets in.
Support us today 👉 buff.ly/G1nziZi
This winter, we need your help to reach more people with our energy advice and in-person home visits, tackling the root causes of cold, damp and mould before illness sets in.
Support us today 👉 buff.ly/G1nziZi
November 5, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Everyone deserves to live in a warm home that doesn’t make them sick.
This winter, we need your help to reach more people with our energy advice and in-person home visits, tackling the root causes of cold, damp and mould before illness sets in.
Support us today 👉 buff.ly/G1nziZi
This winter, we need your help to reach more people with our energy advice and in-person home visits, tackling the root causes of cold, damp and mould before illness sets in.
Support us today 👉 buff.ly/G1nziZi
Funded by the Youth Climate Action Fund, we're supporting 18 youth-led climate projects across Bristol.
We're helping young people make a difference in their communities. Projects include community gardens, bike repair courses, theatre activities and more.
Find out more 👇
#YWW25 #YouthWorkWeek
We're helping young people make a difference in their communities. Projects include community gardens, bike repair courses, theatre activities and more.
Find out more 👇
#YWW25 #YouthWorkWeek
Supporting youth-led climate projects through the Youth Climate Action Fund
We’re helping young people design and deliver projects that make a real difference in their communities through education, nature connection, practical green skills and more.
buff.ly
November 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Funded by the Youth Climate Action Fund, we're supporting 18 youth-led climate projects across Bristol.
We're helping young people make a difference in their communities. Projects include community gardens, bike repair courses, theatre activities and more.
Find out more 👇
#YWW25 #YouthWorkWeek
We're helping young people make a difference in their communities. Projects include community gardens, bike repair courses, theatre activities and more.
Find out more 👇
#YWW25 #YouthWorkWeek
We're celebrating #YouthWorkWeek by shining a light on the vital youth work we support 🌟
This year, we partnered with youth clubs across Bristol to offer hands-on green skills days. Young people learnt about biodiversity, renewable energy and sustainable materials.
Find out more 👇
#YWW25
This year, we partnered with youth clubs across Bristol to offer hands-on green skills days. Young people learnt about biodiversity, renewable energy and sustainable materials.
Find out more 👇
#YWW25
Working with youth clubs to deliver green skills days
As part of our Mission Net Zero project, CSE partnered with youth clubs across Bristol to offer hands-on green skills days to young people.
buff.ly
November 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
We're celebrating #YouthWorkWeek by shining a light on the vital youth work we support 🌟
This year, we partnered with youth clubs across Bristol to offer hands-on green skills days. Young people learnt about biodiversity, renewable energy and sustainable materials.
Find out more 👇
#YWW25
This year, we partnered with youth clubs across Bristol to offer hands-on green skills days. Young people learnt about biodiversity, renewable energy and sustainable materials.
Find out more 👇
#YWW25
As the temperatures drop, we're fortunate to have one of our team shared some valuable tips with Good Housekeeping on affordable ways to keep your home warm and comfortable. 🌡️🏠
Check them out 👇
#EnergyAdvice
Check them out 👇
#EnergyAdvice
Stop arguing! This is when you should turn the heating on, according to experts
And how to save money and energy when you do
buff.ly
November 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM
As the temperatures drop, we're fortunate to have one of our team shared some valuable tips with Good Housekeeping on affordable ways to keep your home warm and comfortable. 🌡️🏠
Check them out 👇
#EnergyAdvice
Check them out 👇
#EnergyAdvice
Last year, we supported 22,593 households in #FuelPoverty through our free #EnergyAdvice service.
One of those people was Amy*, a single mum who struggled to afford heating and relied on foodbanks. Luckily, she contacted CSE for support.
*𝘕𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘤𝘺.
Read her story 👇
One of those people was Amy*, a single mum who struggled to afford heating and relied on foodbanks. Luckily, she contacted CSE for support.
*𝘕𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘤𝘺.
Read her story 👇
Amy's story - Centre for Sustainable Energy
Before she contacted CSE, Amy was struggling to keep up with the rising costs of energy and other necessities.
www.cse.org.uk
October 31, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Last year, we supported 22,593 households in #FuelPoverty through our free #EnergyAdvice service.
One of those people was Amy*, a single mum who struggled to afford heating and relied on foodbanks. Luckily, she contacted CSE for support.
*𝘕𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘤𝘺.
Read her story 👇
One of those people was Amy*, a single mum who struggled to afford heating and relied on foodbanks. Luckily, she contacted CSE for support.
*𝘕𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘤𝘺.
Read her story 👇
📢If you or someone you support has a Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) meter, it needs to be upgraded ASAP. 📢
You might have an RTS meter if:
➡️ You heat your home using electricity or storage heaters.
➡️ There's no gas supply to your area.
➡️ You get cheaper energy at different times.
Find out more 👇
You might have an RTS meter if:
➡️ You heat your home using electricity or storage heaters.
➡️ There's no gas supply to your area.
➡️ You get cheaper energy at different times.
Find out more 👇
Important reminder for Economy 7 and 10 meters - Centre for Sustainable Energy
The Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) used by older Economy 7 and Economy 10 meters will switch off in June 2025. Here’s what you need to know.
buff.ly
October 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
📢If you or someone you support has a Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) meter, it needs to be upgraded ASAP. 📢
You might have an RTS meter if:
➡️ You heat your home using electricity or storage heaters.
➡️ There's no gas supply to your area.
➡️ You get cheaper energy at different times.
Find out more 👇
You might have an RTS meter if:
➡️ You heat your home using electricity or storage heaters.
➡️ There's no gas supply to your area.
➡️ You get cheaper energy at different times.
Find out more 👇
Developers and policy makers need to recognise + reward the labour that households and communities contribute to Smart Local Energy Systems (SLES), in order to create effective and fair policies.
Check out our new briefing on the labour behind SLES 👉 buff.ly/NmKieim
#EnergyTransition
Check out our new briefing on the labour behind SLES 👉 buff.ly/NmKieim
#EnergyTransition
October 29, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Developers and policy makers need to recognise + reward the labour that households and communities contribute to Smart Local Energy Systems (SLES), in order to create effective and fair policies.
Check out our new briefing on the labour behind SLES 👉 buff.ly/NmKieim
#EnergyTransition
Check out our new briefing on the labour behind SLES 👉 buff.ly/NmKieim
#EnergyTransition
We're excited to support three more communities to develop community-owned renewable energy projects, following our Future Energy Landscapes (FEL) methodology. 🌿
Read more 👉 buff.ly/trZkrLn
Or find out about how FEL helps communities develop their own energy vision 👇
#CommunityEnergy
Read more 👉 buff.ly/trZkrLn
Or find out about how FEL helps communities develop their own energy vision 👇
#CommunityEnergy
Future Energy Landscapes - Centre for Sustainable Energy
A pioneering approach to community engagement on local renewable energy projects. Giving communities information, time and space to develop their energy vision.
www.cse.org.uk
October 28, 2025 at 11:26 AM
We're excited to support three more communities to develop community-owned renewable energy projects, following our Future Energy Landscapes (FEL) methodology. 🌿
Read more 👉 buff.ly/trZkrLn
Or find out about how FEL helps communities develop their own energy vision 👇
#CommunityEnergy
Read more 👉 buff.ly/trZkrLn
Or find out about how FEL helps communities develop their own energy vision 👇
#CommunityEnergy
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Community Benefit Programme closes in less than 2 weeks!
We’re providing grants to community hubs near our projects to make energy efficiency improvements such as heating and lighting upgrades 💡
Apply by 7th Nov 👇
www.thriverenewables.co.uk/news/2025/08...
@cse.org.uk
We’re providing grants to community hubs near our projects to make energy efficiency improvements such as heating and lighting upgrades 💡
Apply by 7th Nov 👇
www.thriverenewables.co.uk/news/2025/08...
@cse.org.uk
October 27, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Community Benefit Programme closes in less than 2 weeks!
We’re providing grants to community hubs near our projects to make energy efficiency improvements such as heating and lighting upgrades 💡
Apply by 7th Nov 👇
www.thriverenewables.co.uk/news/2025/08...
@cse.org.uk
We’re providing grants to community hubs near our projects to make energy efficiency improvements such as heating and lighting upgrades 💡
Apply by 7th Nov 👇
www.thriverenewables.co.uk/news/2025/08...
@cse.org.uk