Links to UK sites
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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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Big Lottery Fund
Organisation set up to hand out money for good causes from the UK National Lottery. Funds available for energy projects through a number of programmes
British Energy
British Energy is the UK’s largest producer of electricity, generating around one-fifth of the nation’s electricity
British Hydropower Association
Trade association representing the interests of the hydropower industry in the UK
British Nuclear Energy Society (bnes)
Society, established in 1962, to act as the UK body for all persons interested in nuclear energy
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
An independent charity which aims to advance sustainable energy policy and practice
Coal Authority
Regulates the licensing of coalmines and residual functions of the former British Coal
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
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
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
East of England Energy Group (EEEGR)
Energy Industry Association in the East of England championing energy and with the mission to stimulate, promote and be a catalyst for the development of a world class energy sector, based in the East of England, capable of competing in a global marketplace
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 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 – Practical Help for Local Planning Authorities and Housing Providers
Advice, support and information to local authorities and housing providers about sustainable energy
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
Entec
UK environmental and engineering consultancy
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.
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
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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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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
Authoritative source of information on the use and implementation of non-food crop products and technologies in the UK
Trade association and information and representative body for the British civil nuclear industry
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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)
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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Petroplus
Privately owned mid-stream oil company that produces a 5% biodiesel blend fuel
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Regen SW
Renewable energy agency for the South West of England
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 East
Regional agency promoting the use of renewable energy in the east of England
Renewables NorthWest
Regional agency promoting the use of renewable energy in the north west of England
Renewables UK
Professional association representing the UK Wind and Marine Renewables Industry,formerly known as the British Wind Energy Association.
Romag
UK manufacturer of glass and specialist transparent composites
UK independent standing body established to advise the Queen, the Government, Parliament and the public on environmental issues
UK renewable energy company with a portfolio that includes onshore and offshore wind, hydro plant and co-firing biomass plant
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SimplySwitch
Independent comparison service for energy utilities in the UK
Society of British Gas Industries
UK trade association covering the whole of the onshore gas industry
Solar Trade Association
Company formed to serve as a focal point for organisations with business interests in the Solar Energy industry in the UK
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
UK consortium researching low carbon power and network technologies.
UK Government independent advisory body on sustainable development
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Thames Valley Energy Agency (TV Energy)
Agency established in the Thames Valley to promote and facilitate practical sustainable energy solutions and provide energy education to all, particulalry relating to renewable energy (wind, bioenergy, solar, hydro) but also embrace green waste and green transport initiatives.
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
Energy and environment pages for the United Kingdom Parliament.
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
UK Trade and Investment (UKTI)
Government organisation that supports companies in the UK doing business internationally and overseas enterprises seeking to set up or expand in the UK
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
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