Energy sub-group - Directory of Resources:
Funding
Big Lottery Fund: Community Sustainable Energy Programme
http://www.communitysustainable.org.uk/
The Community Sustainable Energy Programme will provide £8 million to community-based organisations for the installation of microgeneration technologies, such as solar panels or wind turbines and energy efficiency measures including loft and cavity wall insulation. It will also provide £1 million for project development grants that will help community organisations establish if a microgeneration and energy efficiency installation will work for them.
Local Advice
Merseyside Energy Efficiency Advice Centre http://www.epplus.org.uk/meeac.htm
FREEPHONE: 0800 512 012 and freepost advice service to all Merseyside residents
They can provide a personalised report of changes you can make in your home or small to medium business, with details of how much money you can expect to save and how much the changes are likely to cost. They also include details of any grants you may be able to claim.
Learning and teaching opportunities:
CAT Wales: http://www.cat.org.uk/index.tmpl?refer=index&init=1 (Dan to contact them)
ATC (Alternative Technology Centre) Hebden Bridge: http://alternativetechnology.org.uk/
Baywind Energy Co-op, Cumbria: http://www.baywind.co.uk/baywind_home.asp “After successfully raising £2 million through share offers Baywind has over 1,300 members.” “We own six wind turbines in Cumbria and are actively seeking opportunities for renewable energy schemes and would welcome discussions with developers and land owners seeking to involve local communities. Read more about us and our new development company Energy4All.” Useful people to talk to, me thinks!
Scoraig Wind – Hugh Piggott: http://www.scoraigwind.com/ This is the wind turbine builder/designer dude Dan mentioned. Could be worth contacting him about workshops..? I Notice he’s written a ‘wind turbine recipe book’. Workshop could possibly combine with book promo?
Resources:
Zero Carbon Britain – alternative energy strategy for the UK http://www.zerocarbonbritain.com/ Full report (PDF) http://www.zerocarbonbritain.com/images/process.php?file=zerocarbonbritain.pdf
Energy Saving Trust: 21 Dartmouth Street London SW1H 9BP Local energy saving advice centres 0800 512 012 Energy Saving Trust 020 7222 0101 http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/ “We are a non-profit organisation that provides free impartial advice tailored to suit you. Our advice can help you save money and fight climate change by reducing carbon dioxide emissions from your home.” Includes info on: generating your own energy, home improvements, reducing carbon footprint, etc. ALSO “Energy saving grants and offers: There is financial help available if you're planning to make energy saving improvements to your home. The Government, energy suppliers and local authorities all provide grants to help you implement energy saving measures in your home.”
Energy Watch: http://www.energywatch.org.uk/ “As the independent gas and electricity watchdog, our mission is simple: to get the best deal we can for energy consumers. This includes providing free and impartial advice - and even taking up your case if you feel you’re being treated unfairly by your gas or electricity supplier. Our wealth of experience means we have a genuine understanding of the issues that affect consumers and we can help you get better service or proper redress when things go wrong. We’re a powerful voice for consumers and we use it to campaign for a better deal for households and businesses as energy consumers. Above all, we're here to help. If you're having problems with your gas or electricity company, go straight to the contact us page and get in touch. We can make a difference - for you.”
Sundog Energy: http://www.sundogenergy.co.uk/ Sundog energy Ltd designs, supplies and installs systems that generate electricity from solar or wind energy. Founded in 1995, Sundog Energy combines expertise in electrical engineering and the environment, establishing one of the UK's leading renewable energy companies. We aim to excel in what we do - installing technically excellent and appropriate systems, in a safe, efficient, professional and friendly manner, with minimal environmental impact… Easy access grant funding (up to 50%) - for public sector buildings (including schools, hospitals, housing associations and local authorities) and charitable bodies… Sundog energy is a founding partner of The Low Carbon Partnership which, following an extensive evaluation process, has been selected by the DTI as an approved supplier [one of only 4?] for solar and wind systems under Phase 2 of the Low Carbon Buildings Programme.”
The Low Carbon Parenership: http://www.tlcp.co.uk/ “If you work in the public or non-profit sectors, represent a charity or a community group, you’ve come to the right place. TLCP helps deliver projects supported by 50% funding from the government's Low Carbon Buildings: Phase 2 grant scheme. TLCP offers customers high specification solar PV, wind turbine and solar thermal technologies.”
AllThingsEco – free online eco directory: http://www.allthingseco.co.uk/
UK Wind Speed Database http://www.bwea.com/noabl/ “Before installing a small wind system it is essential to have a good knowledge of wind speed at the site. The Department of Trade and Industry wind speed database contains estimates of the annual mean wind speed throughout the UK. This may give an indication of average wind speed in different parts of the country. However it is very unlikely to give an accurate idea of wind speed at a proposed site for a small wind system, particularly in urban or built up areas -if wind speed at the site is not in the range at which the small wind system capacity is rated, then the system may deliver less electricity than expected.” Get the picture? Gooooood!
Energy Projects Plus. (Home energy checks n stuff) http://www.epplus.org.uk/ "We continually seek opportunities to develop partnerships to improve energy efficiency, alleviate fuel poverty and reduce the impact on the environment through energy and sustainability projects." From 22nd July we are moving to Wirral Environment Centre Sandon Building Falkland Road Wallasey CH44 8ER 0151 639 9499
Low Carbon Buildings Programme http://www.lowcarbonbuildings.org.uk/home/ “Welcome to the website for the Low Carbon Buildings Programme (LCBP) Phase 1. The programme provides grants for the installation of microgeneration technologies in a range of buildings to include households, community organisations, public, private and the non-profit sectors. Householders can apply for grants of up to £2,500 per property towards the cost of installing a certified product by a certified installer. To find out more about the programme, the technologies that are funded and how to apply, please use the links on the left-hand side. “
Cheshire Renewables Check: http://www.checkrenewables.org/?county=2 Welcome to the renewable energy toolkit for Cheshire and Shropshire. This website has been designed to provide you with information on renewable energy, and includes an Interactive Toolkit that allows homeowners to find out which renewable energy technologies can be incorporated into your home.
Commercial:
eaga Renewables: http://www.eaga.com/installation_services/zen_eaga_solar.htm Soon to open a branch in Fazakerley (behind prison). “eaga Renewables works with solar thermal hot water systems, which are used to provide domestic hot water. This is a proven technology which is straightforward and reliable. With an efficiency of over 80%, solar thermal hot water is the most effective renewable technology on the market.”
Evoenergy: http://www.evoenergy.co.uk/ “Helping schools, colleges and the public sector to get 50% grant funding to support the installation of Solar PV systems. We design and install a wide range of Solar PV systems for private homes and public sector housing schemes. Providing support to commercial developers, architects, consultant engineers and public sector clients. …Providing consultation and advice for renewable energy planners and CO2 reduction strategies...”
Ecotricity [green energy suppliers]: http://www.ecotricity.co.uk/ “Turn your electricity bill ...into a windmill That's what happens when you switch to Ecotricity. Because for every pound our customers spend on their Ecotricity bills, we spend a pound building new sources of green electricity.”
Northern Solar: http://www.northernsolar.co.uk/ “Northern Solar is a Northwest based company, who design, install and commission efficient, high quality Photovoltaic PV systems that provide electricity to established family homes. We also install PV systems to the commercial and new build properties.”
Heating Renewables Ltd: http://www.harlandrise.com/ “At Heating Renewables Ltd we pride ourselves on a reputation for quality of service and reliability. Our workforce is dedicated to providing excellence in the installation of Domestic Central Heating and Renewable Energy Systems throughout the North West and Midlands.”
Less co2: http://www.less-co2.co.uk/ “Whatever your aims & expectations for a renewable energy microgeneration energy solution, ‘less co2’ is your ideal partner to ensure your aims & expectations are fully achieved…” [As with most of the other’s here, these also have access to household grants]
Proven energy: http://www.provenenergy.co.uk/ Commercial wind energy people. Nice site.
Manco Energy Ltd (Pellet boilers and stoves): http://www.mancoenergy.com/ Manco Energy Ltd is a Green Energy Supply & Management company. Formed to meet the growing demands in the market place for environmentally friendly energy supplying both fuel and highly efficient boilers to convert the fuel to heat. It is Manco's aim to secure fuels from sources where the environment benefit's alongside our customers, both large and small. GeoWarmth heat pumps: http://www.geowarmth.co.uk/ Suppliers of ground source heat pumps and air source heat pumps