Energy saving and carbon reduction issues. Includes information on financial help available to organisations and businesses.
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Carbon Trust |
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 -
Machynlleth 01654 705 950 |
Chase Community SolarInnovative community energy scheme putting PV on social housing |
Chimney SheepGreat chimney draught excluders |
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 of sales! |
David Gomersall, Architect.Practical, innovative, environmentally- sensitive and energy efficient designs. Long Row Lower Down Lydbury North 01588 680693 |
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. |
Good EnergyOffer 'green' power including gas Only Good Energy offer 100% green electricity, the other two we have highlighted also have partial green tariffs. 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 EnergyOffer 'green' power.
0845 456 9550 |
Green ShopNatural paints, rainwater harvesting, (and a range of energy-saving devices). Cheltenham Road Bisley Stroud 01452 770629 |
LeapfrogPure Leapfrog is the leading provider of social investment to community energy projects in the UK |
Light Bulbs DirectOnline supplier of all types of light bulbs 0844 3249225 |
Little Wenlock Carbon Reduction Action GroupHelps locals reduce carbon |
Lyco Directlarge range of all types of bulbs |
National Energy FoundationA national educational charity encouraging energy saving and renewable generation. |
Natural Building TechnologiesSustainable building shell solutions. The Hangar Oakley 01844 338338 |
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 |
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. |
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 |
PYC constructionPassive House timber frame construction The House Building Factory, Powys, SY21 8SL Buttington Cross Enterprise Park, Welshpool, 01938 500 797 |
Slimlite glazingThin double glazing panels for heritage use. |
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. 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. Coalbed Methane (CBM) Hydraulic Fracking of Shale Underground Coal Gassification (UCG) Tar sands These extreme methods to extract fossil fuels cause pollution and affect local communities. |
