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/
Living in a cold home isn't just miserable and isolating – it can have long-term impacts on people's health.
Watch our video to hear how damp and mould can damage health 👉 https://bit.ly/45Ou0Xe
No-one should have to live in a home that makes them sick. Donate today 👉 https://bit.ly/4jD3cik
Watch our video to hear how damp and mould can damage health 👉 https://bit.ly/45Ou0Xe
No-one should have to live in a home that makes them sick. Donate today 👉 https://bit.ly/4jD3cik
January 14, 2026 at 11:20 AM
Living in a cold home isn't just miserable and isolating – it can have long-term impacts on people's health.
Watch our video to hear how damp and mould can damage health 👉 https://bit.ly/45Ou0Xe
No-one should have to live in a home that makes them sick. Donate today 👉 https://bit.ly/4jD3cik
Watch our video to hear how damp and mould can damage health 👉 https://bit.ly/45Ou0Xe
No-one should have to live in a home that makes them sick. Donate today 👉 https://bit.ly/4jD3cik
It’s hard to know where to begin when organising #CommunityEnergy.
That’s why we worked with @exeter.ac.uk to develop our Impact Community Carbon Calculator to help you to understand your local emissions and focus your #ClimateAction in the right places.
Try it out here: bit.ly/4iVNY6V
That’s why we worked with @exeter.ac.uk to develop our Impact Community Carbon Calculator to help you to understand your local emissions and focus your #ClimateAction in the right places.
Try it out here: bit.ly/4iVNY6V
January 13, 2026 at 11:43 AM
It’s hard to know where to begin when organising #CommunityEnergy.
That’s why we worked with @exeter.ac.uk to develop our Impact Community Carbon Calculator to help you to understand your local emissions and focus your #ClimateAction in the right places.
Try it out here: bit.ly/4iVNY6V
That’s why we worked with @exeter.ac.uk to develop our Impact Community Carbon Calculator to help you to understand your local emissions and focus your #ClimateAction in the right places.
Try it out here: bit.ly/4iVNY6V
As the cold weather continues, how could you save money and energy this winter?
In this article, our Energy Caseworker Nick and George from Retrofit West CIC share some practical tips on how to stay warm for less.
Find out how you could save money on your energy bills 👇
#EnergyAdvice
In this article, our Energy Caseworker Nick and George from Retrofit West CIC share some practical tips on how to stay warm for less.
Find out how you could save money on your energy bills 👇
#EnergyAdvice
Practical tips to save on energy bills this winter
As the temperature drops, here are some tips to help save money on your energy bills.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 8, 2026 at 10:30 AM
As the cold weather continues, how could you save money and energy this winter?
In this article, our Energy Caseworker Nick and George from Retrofit West CIC share some practical tips on how to stay warm for less.
Find out how you could save money on your energy bills 👇
#EnergyAdvice
In this article, our Energy Caseworker Nick and George from Retrofit West CIC share some practical tips on how to stay warm for less.
Find out how you could save money on your energy bills 👇
#EnergyAdvice
This new year, energy bills will rise for millions while temperatures continue to drop.
If you're worried about your bills, cheap measures like draught-proofing can make a huge difference.
Our DIY draught-proofing guide is featured in the article below, alongside other tips to reduce your bills 👇
If you're worried about your bills, cheap measures like draught-proofing can make a huge difference.
Our DIY draught-proofing guide is featured in the article below, alongside other tips to reduce your bills 👇
Energy price cap rises slightly as temperatures fall
Millions of households in England, Wales and Scotland are seeing a slight rise in energy bills in the new year.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM
This new year, energy bills will rise for millions while temperatures continue to drop.
If you're worried about your bills, cheap measures like draught-proofing can make a huge difference.
Our DIY draught-proofing guide is featured in the article below, alongside other tips to reduce your bills 👇
If you're worried about your bills, cheap measures like draught-proofing can make a huge difference.
Our DIY draught-proofing guide is featured in the article below, alongside other tips to reduce your bills 👇
Did you know that by changing when you use your electricity, you could save money on your bills?
Our interactive tool helps to show how shifting your usage can result in savings.
Check it out 👉 https://www.cse.org.uk/advice/cheaper-bills-with-energy-flexibility/
#EnergyAdvice #EnergyTransition
Our interactive tool helps to show how shifting your usage can result in savings.
Check it out 👉 https://www.cse.org.uk/advice/cheaper-bills-with-energy-flexibility/
#EnergyAdvice #EnergyTransition
December 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Did you know that by changing when you use your electricity, you could save money on your bills?
Our interactive tool helps to show how shifting your usage can result in savings.
Check it out 👉 https://www.cse.org.uk/advice/cheaper-bills-with-energy-flexibility/
#EnergyAdvice #EnergyTransition
Our interactive tool helps to show how shifting your usage can result in savings.
Check it out 👉 https://www.cse.org.uk/advice/cheaper-bills-with-energy-flexibility/
#EnergyAdvice #EnergyTransition
"Our new research reveals what must be done to ensure disabled people and caregivers aren’t left behind by the green energy transition"
We spoke to Inside Housing about the systemic barriers to #Retrofit for people with disabilities. Check it out below, or read our research👉 https://bit.ly/4j2pJoI
We spoke to Inside Housing about the systemic barriers to #Retrofit for people with disabilities. Check it out below, or read our research👉 https://bit.ly/4j2pJoI
Better retrofit services for Disabled people - Centre for Sustainable Energy
How can we ensure that Disabled people and their caregivers can access the benefits of domestic energy retrofit?
www.cse.org.uk
December 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
"Our new research reveals what must be done to ensure disabled people and caregivers aren’t left behind by the green energy transition"
We spoke to Inside Housing about the systemic barriers to #Retrofit for people with disabilities. Check it out below, or read our research👉 https://bit.ly/4j2pJoI
We spoke to Inside Housing about the systemic barriers to #Retrofit for people with disabilities. Check it out below, or read our research👉 https://bit.ly/4j2pJoI
We're delighted to have won the Sustainability in Home Adaptations award at the National Healthy Housing Awards 2025! 🏆🏠🌿
By collaborating with councils and providers across the country we’re making more homes healthier, warmer and fit for the future.
Check out our work 👉 https://bit.ly/4qgnG2L
By collaborating with councils and providers across the country we’re making more homes healthier, warmer and fit for the future.
Check out our work 👉 https://bit.ly/4qgnG2L
December 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
We're delighted to have won the Sustainability in Home Adaptations award at the National Healthy Housing Awards 2025! 🏆🏠🌿
By collaborating with councils and providers across the country we’re making more homes healthier, warmer and fit for the future.
Check out our work 👉 https://bit.ly/4qgnG2L
By collaborating with councils and providers across the country we’re making more homes healthier, warmer and fit for the future.
Check out our work 👉 https://bit.ly/4qgnG2L
Are you an advisor, manager, or volunteer working for an #EnergyAdvice organisation?
Join our new Energy Support Network to access peer-to-peer support, resources and training to help build your knowledge and confidence in delivering fuel poverty and smart energy advice.
Find out more 👇
Join our new Energy Support Network to access peer-to-peer support, resources and training to help build your knowledge and confidence in delivering fuel poverty and smart energy advice.
Find out more 👇
Energy Support Network - Centre for Sustainable Energy
Join the Energy Support Network, knowledge-sharing initiative to raise the level of energy advice provision in England and Wales.
buff.ly
December 9, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Are you an advisor, manager, or volunteer working for an #EnergyAdvice organisation?
Join our new Energy Support Network to access peer-to-peer support, resources and training to help build your knowledge and confidence in delivering fuel poverty and smart energy advice.
Find out more 👇
Join our new Energy Support Network to access peer-to-peer support, resources and training to help build your knowledge and confidence in delivering fuel poverty and smart energy advice.
Find out more 👇
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
Get FREE tickets – Home Truths: Optimising Smart Heating Controls – Microsoft Teams
Home Truths: Optimising Smart Heating Controls – Microsoft Teams, Wed 10 Dec 2025 - Learn how to optimise smart heating controls and feel comfortable in your home this winter.
Is your heating system doing more work than it needs to and costing you more than it should? With energy prices creeping up, there’s never been a better time to take control of y...
www.tickettailor.com
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
www.youtube.com
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.
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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
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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