Useful Links
Below is a list of links to other organisations that you may find useful or informative. If you are aware of other links or organisations that may be of use to others seeking to improve the energy efficiency of their homes, please get in touch.
Helpful SuperHomers
is an independent consultancy that provides personal and practical advice to house-owners who want to create a greener home. We can advise on alternative sources of energy, eco-friendly heating and ventilation, effective insulation, more efficient water 
offers the full range of services required to reduce the environmental impact of existing buildings. We assess the function of existing buildings, appraise and design all opportunities for improvement and facilitate or manage the eco-renovation.
is one of the UK’s leading providers of consultancy, design and implementation services for renovation, energy-saving, or installation of sustainable technologies
provides consultancy and architectural services on carbon and environmentally conscious design for buildings and people.
Other Helpful Websites
brings together builders, architects, designers, manufacturers, housing associations and local authorities, to develop, share and promote best practice in environmentally sustainable building.
aims to reduce overall energy demand to ensure a secure and sustainable energy future. ACE works to raise a positive awareness of energy conservation and encourage increased investment in all energy saving measures.
Although Oxfordshire based this website has lots of useful information. Well worth a look.
is a charity which directly engages the public about climate change. COIN inspires lasting changes in attitudes and behaviour through the use of innovative action learning methods and by assisting people to communicate their own messages to their peers
is a trade association established over 60 years ago to protect the interests of small and medium-sized building firms – today it is the largest trade association in the UK building industry.
a campaign to help you live in a low energy home that is cheaper to run, more comfortable to live in and massively reduces your carbon emissions. We want Government to help people finance green refurbishment in their homes and make it worthwhile.
an exhibition and conference promoting sustainability. An extensive seminar programme covering everything from BREAAM and the Code to green refurb and waste management, Greenbuild Expo takes place on 26th and 27th May in Manchester.- Sustainable Development Commission the Government’s independent watchdog on sustainable development.
brings clarity, purpose and co-ordination of sustainability strategy to the building industry. We have over 300 members who are committed to our campaign for a radical transformation in the sustainability of our built environment.
Partners and Sponsors
is a multi-disciplinary, award-winning consultancy specialising in the planning, design and engineering of buildings, transport systems and environmental services.
provide low energy lighting solutions, including dimmable compact fluorescents, LEDs, sensor activated lamps and downlighters.
The main NEF website has information on how to make easy win carbon savings, or where to invest to make more substantial savings.
have lots of information on climate change and what effect it is having on the world around us. Their ‘one planet’ site has more information on what we can do about it and gives access to some interesting discussion groups.
Trade Associations
for more information on wind turbines, wind speeds and whether your site would be suitable.
provides information on Ground Source Heat Pumps via a telephone helpline and website and from time to time produces presentations to promote the industry to key audiences.
Solar hot water heating systems capture the sun’s abundant and clean energy and convert it into a form which can be used to provide a contribution towards our hot water demands, offering a cost effective, reliable and environmentally responsible alternati