Participatory research is a different approach which aims to empower research participants as collaborators in the process, ...

CSE is working with SGN to help create a network of community organisations that can provide much-needed support for people struggling with the current cost-of-living crisis. The scheme is called Safe ...

We are seeking to appoint an Energy Caseworker with fluent Somali language skills and a competent level of English. We are looking for a dedicated and conscientious individual with experience of ...

CSE recently contributed to the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee’s inquiry on unlocking community energy at scale. This ...

CSE recently responded to a consultation from Ofwat, the water regulator, on a proposed priority services register for the ...

Solid walls can be insulated internally (from the inside) and externally (from the outside). Both are significant undertakings in terms of cost and disruption. This page focuses on internal solid wall ...

When it comes to low-carbon heating, it seems everyone is talking about heat pumps. But what is a heat pump? How do they work? And could you heat your home with a heat pump? Our team of retrofit ...

If your home was built after the 1930s, the chances are that its external walls are made of two ‘skins’ with a gap of around 50mm between them. This means they are ‘cavity walls’ and the gap between ...

Recent steep increases in the cost of electricity mean that it’s more important than ever to find savings. And to do this, it helps to focus on the things that use the most, and so cost you most money ...

Draughty homes are uncomfortable. It’s also a waste of money if the heat that you’ve paid for escapes through gaps and cold air comes whistling in from outside. The good news is that draught-proofing ...

A free energy advice service for homes in Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire and Isle of Wight, and parts of Oxfordshire, West Sussex and Surrey. Our team of advisors offer free energy advice to help you ...

Adequate ventilation in your home is important for good health. It removes stale and damp air along with odours and pollutants and replaces it with fresh air. Most of the time, ventilation is achieved ...