PV, biomass, solar thermal & micro wind installers
With growing evidence on climate change and peak oil, and rising fuel prices, the need to seriously consider our energy consumption is becoming ever more urgent.
In the UK, households account for more than a quarter of total energy consumption and a typical household is wasting around a third of its energy supply by using energy less efficiently than it could.
We are being told that Tar Sand oil extraction and Fracking for gas will provide for us in the future - the risks and environmental damage that both these methods cause lead us at FoE to believe reduction in consumption and increased renewables is a better path to take.
7 EnergyPV, biomass, solar thermal & micro wind installers Unit 12 Harlescott Barns Shrewsbury 01743 461452 |
Baart Harries Newallhave a speciality in low energy environmental design. 01743 361261 |
Carbon TrustEnergy saving and carbon reduction issues. Includes information on financial help available to organisations and businesses. |
Centre for Alternative TechnologyA pioneer in demonstrating greener building and living; lots of examples and education courses.
Well worth a visit, easy to get to by train.
Courses at CAT, either short weekend courses for a particular interest hands-on and theoretical OR, to improve your career in the area of low-energy building. Machynlleth 01654 705 950 |
Charlton and Jenrick LtdHere at Charlton and Jenrick Ltd we have been manufacturing and supplying to the fireplace industry for over 28 years. We have a number of high quality brands of Gas Fires, Stoves and Fireplaces and supply throughout the country to specialist local independent fireplace retailers. Unit D Stafford Park 2 Telford 0845 415 4854 |
Chase Community SolarInnovative community energy scheme putting PV on social housing. |
Chimney SheepGreat chimney draught excluders
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Church Stretton Climate Careregistered charity, doing free domestic and business energy checks |
Claus Best, Carpenter and energy asessorCarpenter with experience of internal wall insulation using environmentally friendly products (eg pavatherm). Claus's home in Bayston Hill is also part of the Superhomes network http://www.superhomes.org.uk Claus is also an energy assessor and a member of Midlands Energy Professionals. |
Clearview StovesManufacture and sell wood stoves. The showroom is in a beautiful old house in the middle of Ludlow and is worth a visit on its own. Ludlow 01584 878100 |
Cleobury Country Environment ForumActive projects in the area Cleobury Mortimer 01299 270562 |
Climate KiC Innovation reviewBrings together professionals, entrepreneurs and students interested in how the challenges of climate change are being turned into opportunities, the latest news and inspiration. |
Close the DoorRun a brilliant campaign to put a stop to heating pavements and wasting heat simply by persuading shops to close their doors! The Carbon Trust says 54% of heat from a store is wasted, by going out of the door. Research says that customers are prepared to open doors into shops, and that closed doors have a minimum impact on sales! |
Continental Fires LtdSuppliers and installers of biomass systems. Church Stretton 01694 724199 |
d.light - Solar AidBright solar lights, can be bought for use in the UK, when bought via Solar Aid, a charity, and each one we buy includes a donation of £10 distribute 2 solar lights to rural African families to use instead of polluting kerosene lanterns or candles. 0207 278 0400 |
Dave Green Energy ServicesLocal, independent energy advice, assessments and training. Home energy visits, advice on the Renewable Heat Incentive, thermal imaging, and energy performance certificates. 01743 360055 |
David Gomersall, Architect.Practical, innovative, environmentally- sensitive and energy efficient designs. Long Row Lower Down Lydbury North 01588 680693 |
E4environmentThey are an environmental consultancy based in Shropshire, working on projects all over the UK. Their speciality is providing guidance on environmental issues surrounding more technically demanding projects in the waste and renewable energy sectors. Hilley Farm Pentre nr Nescliffe 01743 343403 |
EcoGen Projects LtdHelp communities develop wind projects – office in Shrewsbury. Truro 0845 345 7731 |
EcotricityOffer 'green' power 08000 326100 |
Efficient LightLow energy bulbs in shapes and sizes – put ‘mea’ as discount code on web or phone for 5% discount and donation to local climate change charity. 0175 2695212 |
EnergiesprongAn inspiring Dutch scheme delivering deep retrofit to zero carbon for homes with minimal disruption and a unique financing scheme. |
Energy Saving TrustGovernment-funded organisation promoting household energy saving with a useful website for information and advice. |
EnergyZoneHeat pumps. solar thermal, PV, biomass, ventilation systems Ditton Mill House Cleobury Mortimer 01299 270011 |
ESP EnergyPV, biomass, heat pumps and solar hot water, local family firm 01743 718003 |
Extraglaze LtdTelford based, supplier manufacturer of near-invisible glazing system. Ideal for buildings in 'conservation areas'. 01952 405550 |
EZ SolarProviding reliable, affordable solutions for all types of renewable energy, including air source and ground source heat pumps, domestic and commercial. Tenbury Rd Ind Estate Cleobury Mortimer 01299 270011 |
Freiburg, GermanyThis South Western German city, of 220,000, has excellent and progressive policies on public transport, waste, lots of forms of sustainable energy, ecologically sound buildings, green spaces and lots more besides. |
GoGreen SystemsLocal Solar PV installers, fitted the Shropshire Wildlife Trust HQ system Shrewsbury 01743 367221 |
Good EnergyOffer genuine 'green' power including gas 0845 456 1640 |
Green Building StoreSupplies leading edge products for low energy buildings. Robust, practical solutions helping save energy and water including energy-efficient doors and windows, paints, insulation, etc. W Yorks 01484 461705 |
Green DoorsEnergy smart homes near you. Get practical, impartial advice. Organised by Transition Town Shrewsbury. Note: Although this site has not been updated recently, the information given is very useful! (May 2017) |
Green EnergyOffer 'green' power. 0845 456 9550 |
Green ShopNatural paints, rainwater harvesting, (and a range of energy-saving devices). Cheltenham Road Bisley Stroud 01452 770629 |
Guide to Electric CarsA link to very useful web pages produced by Exchange and Mart. |
Heat Genius smart heat controlsSmart heating controls, worth considering in a larger property or where occupancy varies, based in the West Midlands |
Household Energy Service - LightfootRun by Lightfoot, a registered charity, based in Bishop’s Castle but also available elsewhere (see website) uses volunteers to do household energy surveys and carbon footprints.
Finalists in the national Big Green Challenge. Also offering thermal imaging and business energy surveys and arranging Eco Homes open days.
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Intelligent EnergySupply and fit wood fired boiler systems. Also supply and fit solar thermal, PV and wind systems Worthen Bishops Castle 01588 650657 |
J3 Building FuturesEnvironmental design and urban ecology consultancy. Specialists in retrofit, refurbishment, and re-purposing. Energy Audits & Feasibility Studies. 64 Bishop Street Shrewsbury 07769 696624 |
Keep Shropshire WarmRun by Marches Energy Agency, sometimes has very good deals on loft and cavity insulation. 01743 277123 |
Kevothermal LtdA Brimfield, Shropshire based company that manufactures vacuum formed high tech insulation panels, especially useful where space is critical. (Used to be know as Nanopore) Brimfield 01584 711333 |
Light Bulbs DirectOnline supplier of all types of light bulbs 0844 3249225 |
lightbulbs.co.uklightbulbs.co.uk specialise in LED and energy saving lightbulbs |
Little Wenlock Carbon Reduction Action GroupHelps locals reduce carbon |
Llani RenewablesInstall solar thermal and PV systems, wood boilers and heat pumps on domestic and commercial properties. Fraithwen, Adfa, Newtown, Powys 01686 722722 |
LoftzoneNeat solution for lofts so you can insulate well and still have storage, much better than alternatives found in big hardware stores
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Lyco Directlarge range of all types of light bulbs |
Marches Energy AgencyOffer energy and carbon saving advice to businesses. MEA aims to encourage three Ds : Demand reduction (using less), Decarbonisation (low carbon sources of energy) Decentralisation (more local energy production and supply) Inspiring, educating and offering practical help to individuals, private and public sector organisations, so they first understand climate change and wider energy challenges, and then become part of the solution.01743 246007 |
Marches Renewable Energy (MaRE)Grants available for businesses, NGOs, charities etc (not domestic) for renewable schemes. Up to 50%, maximum 200kW peak |
Minimum Energy Requirement for Rented properties (MEES)Minimum Energy Ratings from 2018 (MEES) Since April 2018, private domestic and non-domestic landlords need to ensure that their properties reach at least an E Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating, or have installed those improvements that could be funded using available finance or subsidies available to pay for them, before granting a tenancy to new or existing tenants". At the moment domestic landlords are not expected to provide up front finance, but to gain an exemption from the requirement they will have to show that funding is not available, this may require an application to the Green Deal Finance company. From April 2019 domestic landlords will be required to spend up to £3,500 (inc vat) per property before applying for an exemption from the minimum energy requirement. If full funding is available through GDFC or ECO or similar and; a, the measures are not adversly affecting a historic property, or b, a surveyor has not recommended the measures are not applied then they will have to be carried out. It is up to the landlord then how to finance them, they could then use a Green Deal loan (whereby the tenant repays the loan, though these are very rare) raise the money elsewhere or use their own funds. Non domestic landlords will have to bear some up front costs if the measures show a reasonable pay back period. Government guidance to the regulations and how they apply to both domestic and non domestic properties can be found here and for an update on the change in the requirement for domestic landlords see; https://www.elmhurstenergy.co.uk/government-announces-planned-changes-to-mees-prs-regulations These requirements will then apply to most private rented properties, including occupied properties - from April 2020 in the domestic sector and from April 2023 in the non-domestic sector. Dave Green Energy Services have set up a MEES service and they are working with the National Trust and Central England Co-op plus smaller landlords. |
National Energy FoundationA national educational charity encouraging energy saving and renewable generation. |
Natural Building TechnologiesSustainable building shell solutions. The Hangar Oakley 01844 338338 |
Neen sollars community hydroAn up and running 12.5kW community hydro scheme |
Nigel's Eco storeStocks Double Sausage Draft excluders, great for internal doors, -Nigel's Eco store has many other wonderful energy saving products |
optimise Energy UKHelp Organisations go GREEN, by comprehensive energy audit . Bridgnorth 01746 761500 |
Organic EnergyDistributors and advisors for Okofen automatic wood pellet boilers. Unit B3 Greenwood Court, Cartmel Drive Shrewsbury 01938 530 070 |
Owl energy monitorsOwl have a good range of energy monitors
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Passivhaus TrustThe Passivhaus Trust is an independent, non-profit organisation that provides leadership in the UK for the adoption of the Passivhaus standard and methodology. Passivhaus is the leading international low energy, design standard. Over 65,000 buildings have been designed, built and tested to this standard worldwide. The Trust aims to promote the principles of Passivhaus as a highly effective way of reducing energy use and carbon emissions from buildings in the UK, as well as providing high standards of comfort and building health. Open days 2018 includes new Passive House at Edgmond, Newport, see events page |
Pavatex, wood fibre insulation boardsClaus Best and James Smith have experience of fitting these. |
Peter Napier and CoChartered Building Surveyors who specialise in low energy building design and repair/reuse of historic buildings. Pontesbury 01743 792789 |
Precious EarthNatural and renewable building materials and interior design. In new location which includes organic fruit and veg; eco@preciousearth.co.uk The Old Garage West St Knighton, Powys 01547 528 080 |
Princes LHSPrinces LHS T/A Princes Solar Energy are an established business who have been trading since 2004. They also offer other energy saving products such as Heat Pumps, Thermal Stores, Home Batteries etc. Unit 9 Ellesmere Business Park Ellesmere 01691 624336 |
PYC constructionPassive House timber frame construction The House Building Factory, Powys, SY21 8SL Buttington Cross Enterprise Park, Welshpool, 01938 500 797 |
Rural and Country EnergyRenewables installer covering Cheshire, Shrops, N.Wales & Staffs. see https://ruralandcountry.energy/ Brickyard Farm Workshops Aldford 0845 643 9900 |
SharenergySharenergy is a Shrewsbury-based not-for-profit co-operative which helps to set up renewable energy co-operatives in the Marches and across the UK. Sharenergy has provided advice and support to Shropshire co-operatives such as Neen Sollars Community Hydro, Crida Wind Co-operative, Ludford Hydro Co-operative and others. For details of how to join an existing co-op or set up a new one see: www.sharenergy.coop
01743 835242 |
Shropshire and Telford Community Energy (STCE)STCE is being set up to develop and run Community Energy projects in Shropshire and Telford. Sharenergy are supporting the setting up of STCE but once operational it will be an independent operation. c/o Sharenergy, The Pump House, Coton Hill Shrewsbury 0780 5757 250 |
Shropshire Green Energy CentreInsulation, PV, LED lighting, storage heaters and heating systems. Trustmark accreddited so can be used for Green Homes Grant work. Cemetry Rd, Dawley Bank, Telford` 01952 505506 |
Simmonds Mills ArchitectsSpecialise in designing energy efficient buildings, to AECB/ Passivhaus standards. Contemporary / contextual / new-build / energy efficient retrofit expertise. Also have a Hereford office (see link for details). 14 Bishop St Shrewsbury 07817 516857 |
Slimlite glazingThin double glazing panels for heritage use.
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Smart Energy ServicesClaus Best energy assessment and advice, EPCs, retrofit co-ordination 01743 871099 |
StantecGround source heat pump consultants askstantec@stantec.com Shrewsbury 01743 276100 |
StopgapVery handy plastic strip for stopping draughts from gaps in floorboards, under skirtings etc http://stopgaps.com/ |
Stretton Climate CareClimate care action group. Great website. |
tar sands and frackingFracking and Extreme fossil fuels
In 2014 local groups have campaigned against an exploratory well to test for Coalbed Methane in Dudleston North Shropshire. The application by Dart energy is being considered by Shropshire council which is concerned of the negative effects of drilling for gas.
For more details: frackfreedudleston.org.uk
The government will be giving new area licences across the country including a large part of Shropshire.Many groups are campaigning against fracking and extreme fossil fuels.
For more details: frackoff.org.uk
Coalbed Methane (CBM)
This process uses pumps to remove water from the coalbed and the methane gas can be collected.Many wells are needed to extract the gas and the waste water has to be treated. This may result in the pollution of drinking water supplies,while any escaping methane into the air adds to global climate change.
Hydraulic Fracking of Shale
This process uses sand, water and chemicals which are pumped under pressure to frack the shale and release the gas or oil.The waste fluid needs treatment and again pollution of the environment can result from this.
Underground Coal Gassification (UCG)
This process releases gas from coal seams by burning the coal underground.This is a very difficult process to control.
Tar sands
In Canada and Alaska the oil from tar sands are extracted using large amounts of water. This causes large amounts of pollution.Pipelines carry the oil to refineries across north america.
These extreme methods to extract fossil fuels cause pollution and affect local communities.
To combat Climate change we need to leave these fuels in the ground and develop renewable energy technology. |
The Solar CentreGreat range of solar lights for home and garden |
Thermablock AerogelThin highly effective insulation but quite expensive, great for window reveals and dormer windows |
Thermafleecesheepswool insulation Local agents: - Travis Perkins, Builders Merchants |
ThermahoodFireproof covers for recessed ceiling lights 028 4177 4047 |
Wilson HeatingPlumbing, heating and renewables installer, inc air & ground source heat pumps. Domestic & Commercial, covering Shropshire, N.Wales & Midlands Unit 34 Heath Hill Ind Est Telford 01952 506002 |
Zero Carbon HouseBalsall Heath, a truly inspiring retrofit plus extension, regularly open as part of the superhomes network, well worth the trip,
http://www.superhomes.org.uk/
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