Links
Government & Public Bodies
UKMCS (UK Microgeneration Certification)
www.microgenerationcertification.org
British Geological Survey
www.bgs.ac.uk
For borehole reports, soil analyses etc.
Department for Communities and Local Government
www.communities.gov.uk/planningandbuilding
Energy Savings Trust
www.est.org.uk
Non-profit organisation promoting energy saving, funded by government and the private sector.
Heat Project
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
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
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
www.thebep.org.uk
Funded by Scottish Executive, it can provide financial assistance to SMEs towards energy saving projects.
Planning
The Planning Portal
Building regulations and planning permission England and Wales
Planning Aid Scotland
www.planning-aid-scotland.org.uk
Information on planning in Scotland
The Planning Service
www.planningni.gov.uk
Planning in Northern Ireland
Water Regulations Advisory Scheme
Water supply (water fittings) regulations 1999, England and Wales
Green Energy Links
Green Helpline
www.greenhelpline.com
Offers independant CO2 footprint and price comparison service and advice on best green energy deals.
Carbon Accountable
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
www.google.co.uk/carbonfootprint
Calculate your carbon footprint and learn how to reduce it.
Other
National Insulation Association
www.nationalinsulationassociation.org.uk
Represents manufacturers and installers of cavity wall and loft insulation, draught proofing and other innovative solutions.
Heat Project
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
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)
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
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
Russwood Ltd
www.russwood.co.uk
Highlands-based supplier of wide range of sustainable timber flooring at competitive prices that works with underfloor heating.
