Resources
Resources
There are a number of organisations providing you with further information:
The Carbon Trust has been established by the government to provide a range of programmes and initiatives to help businesses exploit the commercial opportunities available to them in moving towards a low carbon economy. These include Action Energy and the Enhanced Capital Allowance Scheme (see 'funding'). The Carbon Trust runs the Low Carbon Innovation Programme (LCIP), which offers funding for many developmental energy efficiency and low carbon projects.
The Carbon Trust
9th Floor
3 Clement's Inn
London WC2A 2AZ
Tel: 020 7170 7000
Fax: 020 7170 7020
e-mail: www.carbontrust.co.uk/about/contact/feedback.htm
Web-site: www.carbontrust.co.uk
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) produces a range of publications on energy efficiency issues related to buildings. CIBSE also offers professional training, education and membership services.
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers
222 Balham High Road
London SW12 9BS
Tel: 020 8675 5211
Fax: 020 8675 5449
Web-site: www.cibse.org
DEFRA
Further information on the Climate Change Levy and Climate Change Agreements can be found on the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and HM Customs and Excise websites:
www.defra.gov.uk/environment/climatechange
The Energy Efficiency Accreditation Scheme provides independent verification of the achievements of organisations implementing energy efficiency and management measures. The accrediting body for the Scheme is the Institute of Energy and it is administered by the National Energy Foundation.
The National Energy Foundation
The National Energy Centre
Davy Avenue
Knowlhill
Milton Keynes MK5 8NG
Tel: 01908 665555
E-mail: info@nef.org.uk
Web-site: www.nef.org.uk
The Energy Saving Trust is the UK's leading organisation working towards the sustainable and efficient use of energy by households and small organisations. The EST runs a network of local Energy Efficiency Advice Centres (EEACs) providing free, impartial and bespoke advice to small businesses and householders across the UK. As part of Action Energy, the EST provides practical assistance and advises of potential sources of grants to help SMEs realise the cost and environmental benefits available from the adoption of energy saving measures. The EST also runs Government's Transport Action programme, which promotes and offers grants for clean fuel vehicles running on LPG, natural gas and electricity and works to encourage the fitting of emissions reduction equipment to larger diesel vehicles and taxis. The EST is a non-profit organisation funded by government and the private sector.
Energy Saving Trust
21 Dartmouth Street
London SW1H 9BP
Tel: 020 7222 0101
Fax: 020 7654 2444
Web-site: www.est.org.uk
The Energy Systems Trade Association (ESTA) is an energy management trade association, focusing on demand side energy efficiency of buildings, building services and process services in the non-domestic sector. ESTA represents over 100 suppliers of products and services covering the energy efficient monitoring, control, operation and management of buildings, building services and process services.
ESTA
PO Box 77
Benfleet
Essex SS7 5EX
Tel: 0704 149 2049
Fax: 0704 149 2050
E-mail: ask@esta.org.uk
Website: www.esta.org.uk
Envirowise has produced over 200 publications offering simple, practical advice to help UK companies reduce costs and improve environmental performance. There are case studies and guides on reducing material and water use for all companies, and publications on controlling pollution in specific industries. These publications can be freely downloaded from their website at www.envirowise.gov.uk. They have a helpline on 0800 585794
Further information on the Climate Change Levy and Climate Change Agreements can be found on the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and HM Customs and Excise websites:
www.defra.gov.uk/environment/climatechange
The Institute of Energy provides individuals and organisations with professional training, education and membership services in energy and environmental management and awareness. It is an NVQ delivery centre and accrediting body for a variety of company and university courses.
The Institute of Energy
18 Devonshire Street
London W1G 7AU
Tel: 020 7580 7124
Fax: 020 7580 4420
Web-site: www.energyinst.org.uk