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/
Centre for Sustainable Energy
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Collaboration between local authorities and community groups is crucial to the success of #CommunityEnergy.
Last year, we supported 31 councils and over 870 local organisations to build relationships and develop new community energy initiatives, including @fce-cbs.bsky.social.
Find out more 👇
If you're thinking about installing #SolarPV on your community building, it's a good idea to first understand your building's solar potential 🌞
Below, Tess talks through a few key factors that might influence where you place solar on your building 👇
That's why CSE has co-signed a letter to the prime minister from the Better Planning Coalition calling for a reset of planning policy. Read it here 👇
Changes to the National Planning Policy Framework would make it harder for councils to:
➡️Set strong zero carbon standards for new development.
➡️Introduce policies that reduce overheating.
➡️Refuse applications on climate grounds.
The UK just recorded its hottest May ever. @thecccuk.bsky.social warns 40°C summers could become routine.
The government's response? Planning reforms that make it harder for councils to act on #ClimateChange.
As Dan Stone, CSE's policy officer, puts it: “This seems like madness.”
Have you seen our new toolkit for #CommunityEnergy groups? 🛠️
It's full of resources, insights and case studies to help groups increase their impact. By widening participation, we can build a more resilient and inclusive energy system together.
Explore it here 👉 bit.ly/4up0fH7
Are you struggling to turn your #RenewableEnergy idea into reality?💡
Community Energy GO could help. Delivered in partnership with Community Energy England, Ashden Climate Solutions and a network of experts, it offers support for #CommunityEnergy projects.
Find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/4dOcOFV
Great to see record-breaking #Solar figures from DESNZ today. In 2025-26, we supported around 1,800 solar installations across Bristol, Somerset and beyond, helping households generate their own clean power and cut their bills.
That's what a fair #EnergyTransition looks like.
With record setting temperatures over the last few days, how can you stay cool and save energy? #Heatwave
Here are some budget-friendly ways to stay cool:
💨Put your fan on the floor and angle it upwards
💧Take a cold shower before bed
🧊Use a hot water bottle as an ice pack
More advice on our site👇
We've just launched our new toolkit, Widening Participation in Community Energy 🌟
It's full of resources, insights and case studies to help #CommunityEnergy groups increase their impact through greater involvement of people from across their communities.
Explore it here 👉 https://bit.ly/4up0fH7
The government is proposing to weaken the planning system's ability to tackle climate change. This seems like madness.
