Renewable energy

Websites

• CADDET
  www.caddet-re.org
  Useful technology review tool for renewable energy projects.
  Tel: 01654 705 950
  
  
• Enthuse
  www.enthuse.info
  A Renewable Energy toolkit for local government funded by ‘EC Altener’ project. Some very useful general introductory material for other organisations and individuals.
  
  
• National Energy Foundation
  www.nef.org.uk/greenenergy/index.htm
  Provides information and practical advice on suppliers of renewable energy products and services. Contains a link to Log Pile.
  
  
• Log Pile
  www.logpile.co.uk
  Promotes the use of wood as renewable energy. Includes database of local wood fuel suppliers. Helpline: 0800 138 0889
  
  
• Sustainability Works
  www.sustainabilityworks.org.uk
  
  
• Solar Grants: Photovoltaic Programme (DTI)
  www.est.co.uk/solar
  Information about grants for and installation of pvs in UK.
  
  

Further reading

• Viewpoints on Sustainable Energy in the East Midlands
  www.emra.gov.uk/emra-publications
  
  Also look out for Regional Energy Strategy documents.
  Contact: Regional Energy Co-ordinator
  Tel: 01664 502 563 (switchboard)
  
  
• Centre for Alternative Technology
  www.cat.org.uk
  An eco centre in North Wales with a focus on practical renewable energy projects and training programmes. Many publications available including fact sheets.
  Tel: 01654 705 950
  
  
• Generating Solar Homes
  Supports the development of photovoltaics (PVs), particularly through Housing Associations.
  Tel: 0115 985 9057 (Nottingham Energy Partnership)