Links to Sources of Information on Energy in Buildings

Association for the Conservation of Energy
Aim is to encourage a positive national awareness of the need for and benefits of energy conservation, to help establish a sensible and consistent national policy and programme, and to increase investment in all appropriate energy saving measures.

Dept of Energy and Climate Change (DECC)
The government department responsible for renewable energy and energy policy.

Energy
Download booklets on energy efficiency in buildings from the carbon trust, after registering with your email address and password

Energy Saving Trust (EST)
This organisation was set up by the government in conjunction with industry with the aim of lowering UK carbon dioxide emissions. One example of its work is the offering of grants and subsidies towards the cost of energy efficient equipment in domestic buildings.

Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA)
With the aim to discourage the use of carbon based fuels the ECA scheme aims to encourage the use of low carbon technologies by giving tax relief when energy efficient equipment is purchased.

lowenergyhouse.com
Energy Saving - Thermal Insulating - Renewable Energy

PassivHaus Trust
Website of the PassivHaus trust an organisation to promote low sopace heating energy standards in houses

Renewable Energy
Powerpoint presentations and e text books from the Canadian RET Screen International web page