Useful Links from Greener Horizons

The Energy Savings Trust

The Energy Saving Trust is a non-profit organisation, funded both by government and the private sector. Their aim is to cut emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) by promoting the sustainable and efficient use of energy.

The Energy Savings Trust website gives Information and advice on how you can be more energy efficient in your home. It gives information on anything from insulation and energy saving appliances to generating your own energy.

Home improvement grants from the Government, energy suppliers and local authorities can help you renovate your home to make it more energy efficient. The Energy Savings Trust website provides a search facility that shows you the grants available for your postcode:

http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/proxy/view/full/2019/grantsandofferssearch

Alternatively, contact your local Energy Saving Trust advice centre on 0800 512012.

National Energy Foundation

NEF provides individuals and organisations with information to help them take action to reduce their carbon emissions through energy efficiency and use of sustainable energy sources.

http://www.nef.org.uk/

The Renewable Energy Centre

The Renewable Energy Centre website gives information on most forms of renewable energy and offers links to companies providing services that help improve energy efficiency in the home such as cavity wall insulation fitters and loft insulation suppliers.

http://www.therenewableenergycentre.co.uk

Home Information Packs

The official Government website giving information on Home Information Packs to home buyers and sellers and to industry professionals.

http://www.homeinformationpacks.gov.uk/

Carbon Footprint

This website provides a tool to calculate your carbon footprint and shows you how you can reduce and offset your footprint. It also explains global warming simply and has a shop with useful environmentally friendly products.

http://www.carbonfootprint.com/

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