Websites
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Carbon Trust
www.thecarbontrust.co.uk
Government
funded independent company that helps businesses and the public sector
reduce carbon emissions. It is also able to fund research and
demonstration of low energy developments.
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Energy Saving Trust
www.est.org.uk
The
Energy Saving Trust is a non-profit organisation, funded by the
government and the private sector. Set up after the 1992 Rio Earth
Summit, its two main goals are to achieve the sustainable use of energy
and to cut carbon dioxide emissions, one of the key contributors to
climate change.
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Notts and Derbys Energy Efficiency Advice Centre
www.saveenergy.co.uk/notts
Free
advice and impartial energy advice service by telephone aimed mainly at
householders. Part of the Energy Savings Trust’s network.
Tel: 0800 512012
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Tools for Assessing Environmental Performance Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM)
www.bre.co.uk/breeam
BREEAM
is both a tool for measuring the environmental impact of various types
of non-domestic buildings and an accreditation scheme. The building is
certificated by BRE appointed independent assessors with all ratings
(from pass to excellent) being above statutory requirements. It is a
fee-based service.
Tel: 01923 66446
(BREEAM Office, Centre for Sustainable Construction).
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Ecohomes is the homes version of BREEAM (with contacts as above).
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National Home Energy Rating
www.nher.co.uk
Tel: 01923 664262 (National Energy Services who run the scheme)
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Nottingham Energy Partnership (NEP)
www.nottenergy.com
A not-for-profit organisation serving Greater Nottingham which promotes energy efficiency (and renewables) schemes.
Tel: 0115 9859057
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Part L of Building Regulations
www.communities.gov.uk
Government
prescribed minimum building standards which deal with the conservation
of power and fuel. Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) ratings are
required for all new dwellings.
www.theso.co.uk
Published by the Stationery Office.
Tel: 0207 944 4400 (switchboard)
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Combined Heat & Power Association (CHPA)
www.chpa.co.uk
Promotes the wider use of CHP and community heating.
Further reading
The following documents have been selected as of specific interest:
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The Hockerton Housing Project (NPP 119)
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Building a Sustainable Future: Homes for an Autonomous Community (GIR 53).
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BedZED, Beddington Zero Energy Development, Sutton (South London) (GIR89)
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Newark and Sherwood District Council case study (CE96)
Best Practice Guidance for housing
Technical publications for these areas are available free of charge from the Carbon Trust.
Tel: 0800 585 794
The following documents have been selected as of specific interest:
- Avoiding or minimising the use of Air Conditioning (GIR31)
- Energy Efficiency in Offices - A Guide for the Design Team (GPG034)
