India, Oct. 31 -- Empowering students, staff and local communities to better manage their energy costs while also creating valuable employment opportunities for students, Birmingham City University (BCU) has partnered with Students Organising Sustainability UK (SOS-UK) for a new initiative.

The Student Energy Advice Network (SEAN) project aims to tackle fuel poverty, improve energy literacy and develop the next generation of green-skilled professionals.

Funded by the Energy Redress Scheme, the initiative will see trained student energy advisors provide free, personalised support to fellow students, staff and members of the wider community.

Advice will include practical ways to save energy, better understand bills and tariffs, improve hom...