Useful Links

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North East Energy Assessors - Leading  company for Domestic and Commercial  Energy Assessments

FuturEnergy Wind Turbines - British manufacturer of robust, affordable 1kW wind turbines

Samrey Wind Turbines - British manufacturer of robust, affordable wind turbines.

Sundwel Solar - North East based manufacturer of Flat Plate, Solar Hot Water Panels

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Amec Wind Energy
UK wind energy developer with expertise in both onshore and offshore wind farms

Association for Environment Conscious Building
Network of individuals and companies within the UK with a common aim of promoting sustainable building

Association for the Conservation of Energy
Not-for-profit organisation set up to promote the development of coherent and consistent national energy policy in the UK

Association of Electricity Producers (aepuk)
Leading trade association for the UK electricity market

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Biodiesel Filling Stations
Addresses and location maps of biodiesel filling stations within the UK

British Hydropower Association
Trade association representing the interests of the hydropower industry in the UK

British Photovoltaic Association
Trade association for the British photovoltaic industry, promoting solar electricity

British Wind Energy Association
Professional association representing the UK Wind and Marine Renewables Industry

Building Research Establishment (BRE)
UK centre of expertise on building and construction and energy efficiency in buildings. It also manages the UK Government’s Clear Skies grant programme on behalf of Defra

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Campaign to Protect Rural England
Charity dedicated to the protection of rural England

The Carbon Neutral Company (formerly Future Forests)
UK company promoting carbon neutral activities and giving advice and support for offsetting carbon emissions

Carbon Trust
Independent company funded by UK Government to help UK business and the public sector reduce carbon emissions and to support UK maximising the commercial opportunities of low carbon technologies

Centre for Research, Education and Training in Energy (CREATE)
Not-for-profit body working with communities, organisations and schools to reduce the effects of climate change and build a sustainable future

Centre for Sustainable Energy
An independent charity which aims to advance sustainable energy policy and practice

Clear Skies
Grant scheme supporting renewable energy funded by DTI and managed by BRE

Combined Heat and Power Association
UK association that works to promote the wider use of combined heat and power, cogeneration and community heating

Constructing Excellence
Organisation set up to support the construction industry in sharing best practice, including in sustainable construction

Countryside Agency
UK statutory body supporting the English countryside and promoting social equity and economic opportunity for rural communities

COWRIE (Collaborative Offshore Wind Research Into The Environment)
Idependent company set up to raise awareness and understanding of the potential environmental impacts of the UK offshore windfarm programme

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Department for environment, food and rural affairs (Defra)
UK Government Department responsible for environmental protection, food production and standards, agriculture, fisheries and rural communities. Takes the UK lead on sustainable development and the UK climate change response

Defra - Climate Change Communication Campaign
Website part of Defra’s Climate Change Communication Initiative – providing information, film, audio downloads and animations which explain climate change

Defra – Sustainable Energy
Information on the UK Government’s Sustainable Energy policies and related strategies and consultations

Department for Trade and Industry (Dti)
UK Government Department supporting businesses and the UK response to the challenge of globalisation. Takes the lead on UK Government energy policies and markets

Dti/Ofgem – Distributed Generation Working Group
Information on the wide range of issues related to the connection and operation of distributed electricity generation in Great Britain

Dti – Energy Group
Takes the lead for the UK Government on energy related matters, including Energy White Paper implementation. Government policies, strategies and consultations on energy matters available for download

DTI - Offshore Wind Energy Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)
Point of information and contact for SEA work related to the second round Offshore Wind Energy development in the UK

Dti- Renewables – It’s Only Natural
Information and resources relating to renewable energy, promoted by the DTI in the ‘It’s Only Natural’ programme and advertising campaign

Dti – Renewables for Schools
Dti’s renewable energy education site, supporting the It's Only Natural schools programmes by providing case studies and links to other useful websites

Department for Transport (DfT)
UK Government Department responsible for overseeing the UK transport system

Department for transport (DfT) – Sustainable Travel
Information on the UK Government’s transport strategy, including sustainable travel policies, plans and activities, with supporting facts and advice

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Eaga Partnership
UK wide Social Enterprise delivering grant-funded insulation and heating improvements. Also manages the Warm Front scheme on behalf of Defra

Electricty 4 business

Electricity 4 Business, electricity supplier for business. Reducing prices of commercial and business electricity; news, special business electricity promotions and advice on free electricity transfer.

Energy and Utility Skills
The Sector Skills Council in the UK representing the needs of employers, in the electricity, gas, waste management and water industries

Energy Efficiency Commitment (EEC)
Requires electricity and gas suppliers to achieve targets for the promotion of improvements in domestic energy efficiencies and savings. Delivered by Ofgem on behalf of Defra

Energy Efficient Home Article
A resource directory provides easily understood information about energy efficient homes.

Energy Institute (EI)
Leading professional body for the energy industry, representing 12,000 members

Energy Saving Trust (EST)
Not-for-profit organisation funded by UK Government to reduce UK carbon dioxide emissions from the domestic and transport sectors, through greater energy efficiency and the use of sustainable energy

Energy Saving Trust – Community Energy
£60m UK-wide Defra programme providing grants for community heating schemes

Energy Saving Trust – Practical Help for Local Planning Authorities and Housing Providers
Advice, support and information to local authorities and housing providers about sustainable energy

Energy Saving Trust – Saveyour20Percent
Site set up by the Energy Saving Trust to explain personal contributions to climate change and practical steps to take to save 20% of emissions

Energy System's trade Association (ESTA)
UK Energy Management trade association, with a main focus on the demand side energy efficiency of buildings

EnergyWatch
Independent UK watchdog for the energy and utilities sector, representing the interests of gas and electricity consumers in Great Britain.

Enhanced Capital Allowances
Scheme enabling UK businesses to claim 100% first year capital allowances on investments in energy saving equipment

Envirolink
Non-profit Network providing an online clearinghouse for environmental information and news

Environment Agency
UK environmental government agency concerned mainly with rivers, flooding, and pollution

Environmental Industries Commission (EIC)
Members organisation launched in 1995 to provide environmental technology equipment and services suppliers with a lobbying voice to influence the debate on the future of the industry among policymakers in Westminster, Whitehall and Brussels. 
Environment Industries Federation
Business-led trade association of environmental businesses in North East England

Envirowise
Free Government supported advice and consultation to UK businesses to encourage the use of environmentally friendly technologies (formerly the Environmental Technology Best Practice Programme)

Envocare
Information on the environment, ecology, recycling, ethical investment, alternative energy and environmental education

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Forestry Commission
UK Government Department responsible for forestry policy throughout Great Britain

Future Energy Solutions (formally ETSU)
Part of AEA Technology. European sustainable energy consultancy

Future Energy Yorkshire (FEY)

Future Energy Yorkshire has been established to secure the economic opportunities arising from new and renewable energy technologies and projects across the Yorkshire and Humber region

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Government News Network (GNN)
UK Government communications office providing all UK Government press releases

Government Offices – all English Regional Government Offices
Link to all nine English Regional Government Offices and the Central Regional Coordination Unit

Green Building Press
Information and publications to help you create healthy and ecological homes and buildings.

Groundwork
Federation of Trusts in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, working to build sustainable communities in areas of need through joint environmental action with local partners

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Heat Pump Association
UK Association promoting the use and benefits of heat pump technology

HM Customs and Levy – Climate Change Levy
A levy on energy supply set as part of the UK Government’s programme of actions to reduce UK greenhouse gas emissions

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Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership
Partnership of the automotive and fuel industries, Government, academia, NGOs and other stakeholders to promote the shift to clean low carbon vehicles and fuels in the UK

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Micropower Council
UK body representing micropower or microgeneration industries committed to developing home based energy generation solutions

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n-power renewables
UK renewable energy company with a portfolio that includes onshore and offshore wind, hydro plant and co-firing biomass plant

National Energy Action (NEA)
UK national charity founded to develop and promote energy efficiency services to tackle the heating and insulation problems of low-income households

National Energy Foundation
UK independent educational charity established to promote more efficient, innovative and safe use of energy and to increase public awareness of energy aspects

National Non Food Crops Centre (NNFCC)
Authoritative source of information on the use and implementation of non-food crop products and technologies in the UK

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Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem)
UK gas and electricity Regulator. Also oversees delivery of the Energy Efficiency Commitment (EEC)

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM)
UK Government Department responsible for housing, local government, regeneration, planning and urban and regional issues

Offshore Wind Energy Network (OWEN)
UK Industry/academia collaboration promoting research on all issues connected with development of the UK's offshore wind

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PV Solar Grants
Funding programme run by EST on behalf of the DTI to support solar photovoltaic projects

Parliamentary Renewable and Sustainable Energy Group (PRASEG)
UK cross party group for UK politicians and senior industry stakeholders promoting sustainable energy issues in Parliament and the wider political community

Petroplus
Privately owned mid-stream oil company that produces a 5% biodiesel blend fuel

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Regional Development Agencies
List of all English Regional Development Agencies

Renewable Energy Statistics Database for the UK (RESTATS)
Web site summarising the results of an ongoing Government-funded study to update a database containing information on all relevant renewable energy sources in the UK

Renewable Energy Association (formerly Renewable Power Association)
Trade association representing British renewable energy producers and promoting the use of sustainable energy in the UK

Renewables NorthWest
Regional agency promoting the use of renewable energy in the north west of England

Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution
UK independent standing body established to advise the Queen, the Government, Parliament and the public on environmental issues

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SimplySwitch
Independent comparison service for energy utilities in the UK

Solar Trade Association
Company formed to serve as a focal point for organisations with business interests in the Solar Energy industry in the UK

South East Renewable Energy Statistics (SEE-Stats)
An initiative undertaken by TV Energy and partners in South East England to publish data and monitor progress towards regional and sub-regional targets, and to promote existing and prospective installations whilst publicising their technical data and various benefits

Supergen - Sustainable Power Generation and Supply
UK consortium researching renewable energy generation from biomass

Sustainable Development Commission
UK Government independent advisory body on sustainable development

Sustainable Energy Policy Network (SEPN)
Cross Grovernment Department and external network of contacts driving forward the Energy White Paper

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Trade Union Sustainable Development Advisory Committee (TUSDAC)
The main UK forum for consultation between Government and Trade Unions on sustainable development and environmental issues

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United Kingdom Parliament
House of Parliament Select Committee on Science and Technology. Copies of Reports and Publications, including the evidence base and interviews for reports. Also covers review of Carbon Capture and Storage

UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC)
Centre established in 2004 funded by three UK research councils: the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).  UKERC aims to be the UK's pre-eminent academic centre of research, and source of authoritative information and leadership, on sustainable energy systems.

UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA)
The representative organisation for the UK Offshore Oil and Gas Industry

UK Petroleum Industry Association (ukpia)
Trade association representing the oil refining and marketing industry in the UK

UK Solar Energy Society (UK-ISES)
UK membership organisation promoting solar power

USwitch
Impartial UK advice and information service for comparison of prices and services of gas and electricity

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Warm Front
UK Government's main grant-funded programme for tackling fuel poverty. Grants available

Windsupply
Project set up by Dti to encourage, support and promote UK Businesses to enter the supply chain for wind energy components 

Woodfuel Research - Forest Research
Study into the potentially available Woodfuel Resource in Great Britain

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