Useful Organisations - Carbon

Climate Change NW

Climate Change Northwest is the new regional website exploring the opportunities and challenges that a changing climate presents to England's Northwest. You can use the site to find out how you can help and assist your business , household or school to better understand and manage climate change. http://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/

Carbon Trust – Design Advice

This is the main national body dedicated to reducing the UK’s carbon footprint. The design advice section provides support for organisations to help assess their designed buildings and identify ways of reducing energy consumption. http://www.carbontrust.co.uk/energy/assessyourorganisation/design_advice.htm

Renewables North West

Renewables North West is a regional organisation which is dedicated to supporting the implementation of renewable energy within North West projects. It provides advice on installation and supports applications for available grants. http://www.renewablesnorthwest.co.uk/index.aspx

Envirolink North West

Envirolink North West offer a wide range of support and services with regards to sustainability issues generally. They have special programmes specifically dedicated to both energy efficiency and renewable energy. The also publish supply chain information to allow organisations to identify suppliers to support the engagement with energy efficiency and renewable energy. http://www.envirolinknorthwest.co.uk/Envirolink/Main.nsf?OpenDatabase

Energy Saving Trust

The Energy Saving Trust is a non-profit organisation, funded both by government and the private sector. They are one of the UK's leading organisations set up to address the damaging effects of climate change and we have offices in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. Their aim is to cut emissions of carbon dioxide by promoting the sustainable and efficient use of energy. http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/