links
government & public bodies
British Geological Survey
http://www.bgs.ac.uk/
For borehole reports, soil analyses etc.
Department for Communities and Local Government
Energy Savings Trust
http://www.est.org.uk/
Non-profit organisation promoting energy saving, funded by government and the private sector.
Heat Project
Provides grant assistance for loft and cavity wall insulation. Designed to enable all home owners and private tenants to have insulation measures installed at affordable prices - sometimes for free. Since Jan 1 2008, insulation is free to all over 70s.
Call 0800 093 4050.
HI Energy
http://www.hi-energy.org.uk/
Comprehensive information on renewable energy technologies, the market for this energy, and details of what Highlands and Islands has to offer this emerging sector.
Highlands and Islands Enterprise
http://www.hie.co.uk/
Deliver business support services, provision of training and learning programmes, assistance for community and cultural projects and measures for environmental renewal.
Loan Action Scotland
http://www.thebep.org.uk/
Funded by Scottish Executive, it can provide financial assistance to SMEs towards energy saving projects.
Planning Aid Scotland
Information on planning in Scotland
The Planning Service
Planning in Northern Ireland
The Planning Portal
green energy links
Green Helpline
http://www.greenhelpline.com
Offers independant CO2 footprint and price comparison service and advice on best green energy deals.
Carbon Accountable
http://www.carbonaccountable.com/
Online carbon reduction community who's aim is to assist as many people as possible lower their carbon emissions. Their carbon credits support projects in the developing world.
Your Carbon Footprint
Calculate your carbon footprint and learn how to reduce it.
other
National Insulation Association
Represents manufacturers and installers of cavity wall and loft insulation, draught proofing and other innovative solutions.
Heat Project
Provides grant assistance for loft and cavity wall insulation. Designed to enable all homeowners and private tenants have insulation measures installed at more affordable prices - sometimes for free. Available England and Wales but confined to Glasgow and Edinburgh in Scotland. Outside these areas should contact your local Energy Efficiency Advice Centre (Freephone 0800 512 012). Since January 2008, insulation is free for all over 70s. Phone 0800 093 4050.
British Fenestration Rating Council (BFRC)
Operates UK national rating system for thermal performance of fenestration products. Rating system is recognised within building regulations throughout the UK.
Good Homes Alliance
IHS has become a Non-Developer Member and signed up to this organisation's charter. This alliance is a group of housing developers, building professionals and sustainability experts with the aim of building and promoting sustainable homes and communities.
trade links
Glenalmond Contracts
http://www.glenalmond-contracts.com
Major Scottish based floor screed contracting specialists.
Highland Wood Energy
Highland based specialists in the supply and installation of wood-chip, log and pellet-burning systems in commercial and domestic buildings.
Russwood Ltd
http://www.russwood.co.uk/
Highlands based supplier of wide range of sustainable timber flooring at competitive prices that works with underfloor heating.
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