Links

Government & Public Bodies

British Geological Survey

http://www.bgs.ac.uk/
For borehole reports, soil analyses etc.

Department for Communities and Local Government

http://www.communities.gov.uk/planningandbuilding

Energy Savings Trust

http://www.est.org.uk/
Non-profit organisation promoting energy saving, funded by government and the private sector.

Heat Project

http://www.heatproject.co.uk/news/080111.php
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

The Planning Portal

http://www.planningportal.gov.uk

Planning Aid Scotland

http://www.planning-aid-scotland.org.uk
Information on planning in Scotland

The Planning Service

http://www.planningni.gov.uk
Planning in Northern Ireland

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

http://www.google.co.uk/carbonfootprint/
Calculate your carbon footprint and learn how to reduce it.

Other

National Insulation Association

http://www.nationalinsulationassociation.org.uk/
Represents manufacturers and installers of cavity wall and loft insulation, draught proofing and other innovative solutions.

Heat Project

http://www.heatproject.co.uk
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.

Community Action for Energy - 02 Energy Saver Fund

http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/cafe/funding/o2/
Joint initiative between 02 and EST to help local communities of between 10-25 households install energy saving measures in thir home. Fund provides free energy makeover to successful applicants.  Focuses on installation of range of measures including priority insulation.

British Fenestration Rating Council (BFRC)

http://www.bfrc.org/
Operates UK national rating system for thermal performance of fenestration products.  Rating system is recognised within building regulations throughout the UK.

Good Homes Alliance

http://www.goodhomes.org.uk
IHS is 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 Scotland-based floor screed contracting specialists.

Highland Wood Energy

http://www.highlandwoodenergy.co.uk
Highlands-based specialists in the supply and installation of wood-chip, log and pellet-burning systems in commercial and domestic buildings.  Suitable for integration with IHS thermal stores and heat pumps.

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.