What is retrofit? - Centre for Sustainable Energy
In the UK we are facing two big problems, rising energy prices and the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions if we’re to reach net-zero by 2050.
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Jan 14, 2025 · CSE supports people and organisations to tackle the climate emergency and end cold homes. Our free energy advice changes lives.
How do I make a complaint to my energy supplier?
Priority Services Register. It is important to tell your supplier if anyone in your home could be considered vulnerable – for example if they have physical or mental health issues, if they are over 60 or under 5, or if they have difficulty understanding English.
Taking part in the Demand Flexibility Service
Earning rewards. The rewards you earn are based on how much electricity you normally use at peak times, and how much you can reduce this during a DFS event – the window of time your supplier asks you to reduce your electricity use.
Solar Wizard calculator - Centre for Sustainable Energy
What do homeowners, communities and local authorities need to know about solar PV? To accelerate the growth of solar to the level recommended by the Climate Change Committee (40GW by 2030) people need support and access to trusted impartial information to assess how practical solar PV would be on their individual building and for their specific needs.
Top tips to help you save energy and money this Christmas
Get together. 1. Celebrate together. This might be our simplest, yet most effective tip for an energy efficient Christmas — if you can, either host a group or join others for celebrations.
Home energy advice leaflets - Centre for Sustainable Energy
Some speakers of Arabic, Polish and Somali are relative newcomers to the UK and experience difficulties ensuring their homes are adequately heated, insulated and ventilated, and also in dealing with energy companies.We hope that these leaflets can help remedy some of the most widespread problems, making homes warmer and healthier. The leaflets are free to download and distribute, and we ...
How much electricity am I using? - Centre for Sustainable Energy
Electricity is sold by the kilowatt-hour (kWh) – usually referred to as ‘units’ on your electricity bill. You can work out how much an appliance costs to run by multiplying its wattage by the amount of time it’s on and then by the cost of electricity.
Secondary glazing - Centre for Sustainable Energy
Approximately 10% of the total heat loss from a typical house is through the windows. Secondary glazing can be a cost-effective way of reducing this heat loss and making your home more comfortable.
Energy in schools - Centre for Sustainable Energy
CSE worked with Samsung, Lancaster University and MyUtilityGenius to create an innovative energy management platform for schools – with pupils and teachers involved at every level. The Energy in Schools website gives staff and pupils an in-depth view of how their school uses energy and how they can take action to use energy more wisely. The …