A successful smart energy transition will lower energy bills, reduce fuel poverty and cut carbon. To happen, it requires widespread public engagement, including from people on low incomes or in ...

Volunteers are crucial to supporting the Centre for Sustainable Energy in our mission to end the suffering caused by cold homes. This Volunteers’ Week, we’re celebrating all our incredible volunteers ...

Lots of homes have prepayment meters for gas or electricity. Using a prepayment meter means you pay for your energy before you use it – on a pay-as-you-go basis. This is done by buying credit, usually ...

Our free community retrofit guide covers everything community groups need to get started on retrofit projects There’s an important role for community-led retrofit activity in our journey to net zero.

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 ...

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 ...

Tahlia’s time as a student at CSE’s Bright Green Future programme has made her more aware of local environmental challenges. Tahlia’s experience with Bright Green Future (BGF) opened her eyes to the ...

Record-breaking support amid ongoing cost-of-living crisis. We’re thrilled to share our 2023-24 impact report, showcasing a year of unprecedented support for people struggling to keep warm at home and ...

For Hdayet, Bright Green Future (BGF) provided a unique opportunity to connect with others who share his passion for the environment. Where I’m from, I don’t find many people that share the same ...

A community event highlighted common problems in older and listed buildings as attendees share stories and get valuable guidance. In Clevedon, we recently ran a not-yet-green open home event where ...

Community initiatives have a key role to play in fighting climate change and ending the suffering caused by cold homes. Whether you’re looking to improve the energy efficiency of the buildings in your ...