Refer to the following organisations for more information on renewable solutions.
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.
CIPHE
www.ciphe.org.uk
The Chartered Institute Of Plumbing And Heating Engineering is the professional body for the UK plumbing and heating industry.
ECA
www.eca.gov.uk
Enhanced Capital Allowances (ECA's) enable a business to claim 100% first year capital allowances on thier spending on qualifying plant and machinery.
Green Book Live
www.greenbooklive.com
Green Book Live is a free online database designed to help specifiers and end users identify products and services that can help to reduce the impact on the environment.
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.
HHIC
www.centralheating.co.uk
The Heating And Hot Water Industry Council offer impartial and imformed advice about the domestic heating market.
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.
NAPIT
www.napit.org.uk
The National Association for Professional Inspectors and Testers have a range of competent person schemes and training courses available for various trades including plumbing, heating and ventilation.
NICEIC
www.niceic.org.uk
NICEIC have a range of competent person schemes and training courses available and are looking for persons to join thier Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).
The Microgeneration Certification Scheme
www.microgenerationcertification.org
The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) is an independent scheme designed to certify microgeneration products and installers in accordance with consistent standards. It is designed to evaluate microgeneration products and installers agaisnt robust criteria providing greater protection for consumers.
Home and business owners can use this website to find out more about the technologies, their practical considerations, information on available financial benefits and to search for a certified product or installer.
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.
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.