Useful Links & Projects

There are many organizations available to help businesses address the issue of saving energy. Listed below are a few organization that cover various energy-related topics:

  • BIS
    UK Department for Business, Innovation & Skills - here to help ensure business success in an increasingly competitive world. Our role is to boost productivity and keep the UK competitive and an attractive place to do business, especially in challenging economic times, as well as to help companies succeed overseas and to bring foreign investment to the UK.
  • British Hydropower Association
    The BHA promotes the hydropower industry in the UK and abroad and aims to increase the awareness of its quality and scope in the wider world.
  • Business Link East Midlands
    A free business advice and support service, available online and through a network of local advisors. It provides the support that customers need to make the most of their business and opportunities.
  • BWEA
    The British Wind Energy Association is the trade and professional body for the UK wind and marine renewables industries.
  • Carbon Trust
    Accelerating the move to a low carbon economy by working with organisations to reduce carbon emissions and develop commercial low carbon technologies.
  • The Leicestershire Chamber of Commerce
    The Leicestershire Chamber of Commerce represents local businesses and promotes their interests. It provides a range of services to its members and works to help in the growth of the economy.
  • CHPA
    The Combined Heat and Power Association works to promote the wider use of combined heat and power and community heating.
  • DCLG
    Department for Communities and Local Government is working hard to create thriving, sustainable, vibrant communities that improve everyone's quality of life. The website includes information and guidance on planning and building regulations.
  • DECC
    The Department, set up in Autumn 2008, brings together much of the Climate Change Group, previously housed within the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), with the Energy Group from the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR).
  • DEFRA
    UK Government Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. The overarching challenge for Defra is to enable everyone to live within our environmental means. This is most clearly exemplified by the need to tackle climate change internationally and through domestic action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and secure a healthy, resilient, productive and diverse natural environment. Website includes various environmental information including information on Carbon Offsetting.
  • DMU: IESD
    Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development (IESD) staff have undertaken contract research and consultancy for over 30 years to create the underlying knowledge and technologies necessary to achieve more energy-efficient and sustainable lifestyles.
  • Environwise
    Environwise delivers free, independent advice to UK businesses. This assistance enables companies to increase profitability and reduce environmental impact.
  • EST
    The Energy Saving Trust provides a range of resources to help your organisation reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
  • LCBP Phase 2
    Offers grants for the installation of microgeneration technologies are available to public sector buildings (including schools, hospitals, housing associations and local authorities) and charitable bodies.
  • Leicester City Council Business Section
    Provides a range of information and guidance for businesses in Leicester including advice on licensing, grants and legislation.
  • Loughborough University: CREST
    Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology's remit is to advance renewable energy technology so as to provide substantial and benign energy options for present and future generations.
  • Netregs
    Provides free environmental guidance for small and medium-sized businesses in the UK.