Refer to the following organisations for more information on renewable solutions.
Low Carbon Buildings
www.lowcarbonbuildings.org
The DTI's Low carbon buildings programme will provide grants for microgeneration technologies for householders, community organisations, schools, the public sector and businesses.
Clear Skies
www.clear-skies.org
Clear Skies, funded by DTI and managed by BRE, aims to give householders and communities a chance to realise the benefits of renewable energy by providing grants and access to sources of advice. Householders can currently obtain grants between £400 to £5000 whilst not-for-profit community organisations can receive up to £50,000 for grants.
Energy Saving Trust
www.est.org.uk
The Energy Saving Trust is a non-profit organisation, funded by the government and the private sector. Set up after the 1992 Rio Earth Summit, the Energy Saving Trust has two main goals: to achieve the sustainable use of energy and to cut carbon dioxide emissions, one of the key contributors to climate change.
The Carbon Trust
www.thecarbontrust.co.uk
The Carbon Trust is an independent company funded by Government. Its role is to help the UK move to a low carbon economy by helping business and the public sector reduce carbon emissions now and capture the commercial opportunities of low carbon technologies.
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
www.odpm.gov.uk
ODPM's responsibilities for local and regional government, housing, planning, fire, regeneration, social exclusion and neighbourhood renewal put the Office at the heart of the Government's ambition to create sustainable communities for all. Its aim is to create prosperous, inclusive and sustainable communities for the 21st century.
The National Energy Foundation
www.nef.org.uk
The National Energy Foundation (NEF) is an independent educational charity based at Milton Keynes. It was established in 1988 to work for the more efficient, innovative and safe use of energy and to increase public awareness of energy in all its aspects. The Foundation encourages the development of renewable energy and energy efficiency, through specific education and information programmes, the development of energy policy, establishing infrastructure for the UK's sustainable energy sector and by providing consultancy services.
Building Research Establishment
www.bre.co.uk
The Building Research Establishment provide a complete range of consultancy, commisioned research, certification and testing services covering all aspects of the built environment, and associated industries. As most UK homes are of course not new, housing sustainability and improvement often involves applying new technologies to older buildings. Through its work on National House Condition Surveys, BRE is perfectly placed to help make homes safer, warmer, more energy efficient and generally better places to live.
Ground Source Heat Pump Association
www.gshp.org.uk
The Ground Source Heat Pump Association, which grew out of the Ground Source Heat Pump Club, was launched in 2006. The principal aims of the association are to encourage the growth and development of the ground source heat pump industry in the United Kingdom. The association provides information on Ground Source Heat Pumps via a telephone helpline and website and from time to time produces presentations to promote the industry to key audiences.
Heat Pump Association
www.heatpumps.org.uk
The Heat Pump Association (HPA) is the UK's leading authority on the use and benefits of heat pump technology and includes many of the country's leading manufacturers of heat pumps, components and associated equipment. The Association influences legislation and other matters that affect the interests of either the industry in general, or its members in particular. In addition, the HPA co-ordinates technical and market research into areas of mutual interest, identified by members with the aim of improving market opportunities for members, at home or abroad.