The Centre for Energy Literacy is being established to advance public understanding of energy and its environmental implications, and to support the prevention or relief of fuel poverty.
Our purpose
Energy affects everyday life, but its terminology, bills, markets and rules can be difficult to understand. We publish free educational resources that explain the principles and help readers form informed judgements.
The resources are open to everyone. Some address household questions; others are particularly relevant to people working in organisations or learning about the environment.
Our work for households · Our work for SMEs · Environmental education
Education and independence
CEL is an educational, non-commercial initiative. We do not sell energy, recommend suppliers or brokers, accept commissions or referral fees, or pass reader details to businesses for marketing.
Our resources explain general principles. We do not provide individual procurement services, property assessments or tailored commercial advice.
Fuel poverty
Our current household activity is education and signposting to existing assistance. We are not operating a direct grant scheme.
Subject to funding and approved arrangements, our intended initial grants will support other charities delivering fuel-poverty work in the UK. Grant applications are not currently open.
Status and governance
The Centre for Energy Literacy has applied to register as a charitable incorporated organisation with the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
Information about the proposed trustees, their experience and relevant governance arrangements is available on our governance page.