Energy
Uswitch - Make sure you're not paying too much for your energy on this site.
Association for the Conservation of Energy (ACE) - A campaigning organisation about the use of energy.
National Energy Action - Extensive information about fuel poverty in the UK. Access to research, policy developments and events with the ultimate aim of eradication of fuel poverty in the UK.
The National Energy Foundation - The NEF is an independent educational charity which works for a more efficient, innovative and safe use of energy.
The Renewable Energy Association - The REA is a trade body whose membership spans the range of renewable technologies and resources.
Cavity Wall Insulation & Buildings
National Insulation Association (NIA) - The trade body for insulation contractors.
Cavity Insulation Guarantee Association (CIGA) - Insurance backed insulation guarantee.
Building Research Establishment (BRE) - Research, consultancy, testing and certification for sustainability in the built environment. Access this site for just about every technical specification you could need for energy efficiency.
Local Councils
The Eden District Council
The Carlisle City Council
The Allerdale County Council
Copeland Borough Council
The South Lakeland District Council
The Barrow in Furness Borough Council
The Cumbria County Council
Climate Change
UKCIP - UK Climate Impact Programme
Energy Saving Trust (EST) - The EST is a non-profit organisation, funded both by government and the private sector. It aims to cut emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) by promoting the sustainable and efficient use of energy. Commit to saving your 20 now by visiting the EST website.
The Low Carbon Buildings Programme - The LCBP provides grants for microgeneration technologies to householders, community organisations, schools, the public and not for profit sector and private businesses.
Ashden Awards - The Ashden Awards are set up to reward and promote excellent local sustainable energy solutions in the UK and the developing world. CEEAC is delighted to have been shortlisted for an award and will be attending the 2007 prize-giving ceremony in June. Watch this space!
The Centre for Alternative Technology - CAT offers practical solutions to climate change and pollution through sustainable living. Also offers a renewable energy consultancy service.
Carbon footprints - Measure your environmental footprint with the World Wildlife Fund ‘One Planet Living' campaign.
Government & International
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change - The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has been established to assess scientific, technical and socio- economic information relevant for the understanding of climate change, its potential impacts and options for adaptation and mitigation.
The Department of Trade and Industry - The DTI's Renewables website provides information about the different renewable energy technologies.
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