As patterns of energy consumption change, are the costs and benefits being distributed fairly?
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The smart energy transition is underway – but its benefits aren’t reaching everyone. Our Smart & Fair 2024-26 report (July 2026) brings together seven years of work examining who benefits from smart energy innovation, and importantly, who gets left behind.
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Communities
What we’re working on
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Household and community labour in smart local energy systems
Research examining the crucial but often overlooked role of household and community labour in Smart Local Energy Systems.
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Solar Wizard calculator
Solar Wizard is a household and community solar PV assessment calculator to support more people and communities to get solar power.
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Advice Projects
Smart Energy Action Plans (SMEAPS)
Tailored advice for vulnerable customers to help ensure they are not excluded from the benefits of the future smart energy system.
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Community Energy GO
Community Energy Go connects community groups with free expert advice and hands-on support to make their community energy projects happen.
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Home energy advice
Browse our popular advice pages on domestic energy use.
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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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How much electricity am I using?
To save money on your electricity bill, it helps to focus on the things that use the most.
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Cheaper bills with energy flexibility
By changing when you use energy you can reduce your bills and support the transition to a renewable energy system.
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Can’t pay your energy bill?
If you can’t pay your energy bills, should you stop paying altogether? Read our advice.
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Latest news …
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Bridget’s story
When a government scheme helping those in fuel poverty ended, Bridget was left with a brand new heating system that was difficult to use and with litt …
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New trustees bring wealth of expertise
CSE’s board of trustees has been strengthened by the appointment of three new members.
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Apply for the Youth Climate Action Fund
We’re supporting schools to take climate action in their cities.
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How building community resilience to climate change benefits us all
As extreme weather becomes more common, community organisations can provide guidance.
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