Central Government Sites

	Name   Direct Gov   Website   www.direct.gov.uk Details   Click on Environment and Greener Living for useful energy saving advice

	Name   Department for Business   Website   www.berr.gov.uk Details   Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform Advice for businesses on low carbon strategies (not very useful for homeowners)

	Name   Low Carbon Buildings Programme   Website   www.lowcarbonbuildings.org.uk Details   EST runs the Department of Trade and Industry’s Low Carbon Buildings Programme, a UK-wide grant scheme to install micro-renewables, including PVs (photovoltaics).

	Name   Lowcarbon   Website   www.hmg.gov.uk/lowcarbon Details   Where to find the government’s low carbon strategy for industry

	Name   The Scottish Building Standards Agency   Website   www.sbsa.gov.uk/homeimprovements Details   The Scottish Building Standards Agency – a government site for Scotland but lots of information that is generally applicable throughout the UK. Well set out, informative and user-friendly. Recommended!

	Name   Boilers   Website   www.Boilers.org.uk Details   A database of boiler efficiencies. Find the efficiency of your current boiler or one you propose to install. Also a handy definition of SAPS and SEDBUK. managed by GASTEC at CRE Ltd for the Department of Environment Food and Rural Affairs.

	Name   Planning Portal   Website   www.planningportal.gov.uk Details   The Government’s main information site for planning and building regulations information. Click on Greener Homes then home energy generation and energy saving

	Name   National Energy Foundation   Website   www.Nef.org.uk Details   Click on Individuals then What can I do for some useful information on finding your carbon footprint and reducing energy and advice on building regulations and how they affect home improvements-really useful!