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CIBSE For information relating to Chartered Institue of Building
Services engineers Visit: http://www.cibse.org/ |
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EuroACE The European Alliance of Companies for Energy Efficiency in
Buildings was set up to help the EU meet its Kyoto Commitments Visit:
http://www.euroace.org/ |
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Energy saving Trust The
Information and advice on how you can be more energy efficient in your
home. From insulation to energy saving appliances, energy control and
generating your own energy. Visit: http://www.energysaving trust.org.uk/ |
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DCLG Energy Performance of Buildings Directive Visit:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/epbd |
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Code for Sustainable Homes The Code is an environmental assessment method for new homes
and contains mandatory performance levels in 7 key areas. The
Code aims to protect the environment by providing guidance on the
construction of high performance homes built with sustainability in
mind. Visit: http://www.breeam.org/page.jsp?id=86 |
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BRE Building Research Establishment Ltd Visit: http://www.bre.co.uk/ |
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Carbon
Trust Information
and advice on carbon saving, development of low carbon technologies and
loans for commercial carbon reduction schemes. Visit: http://www.carbontrust.co.uk/ |
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ESTA Energy Sytems Trade Association Limited Visit: http://www.esta.org.uk/ |
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BREEAM, Renewables and Environmental best
practice Green Book
Live is a free online database designed to help specifiers and end users
identify products and services that can help to reduce their impact on the
environment.
Visit: http://www.greenbooklive.com/
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SBEM Developed for DCLG (formerly ODPM) by BRE, the Simplified
Building Energy Model (SBEM) is the default method for carrying out these
calculations. Building designers and consultants, and other interested
professionals, will need to familiarise themselves with the new compliance
method. Visit: http://www.ncm.bre.co.uk/
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EPBD Buildings Platform Additional support activity to the full and continued
implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive in the 25
Member States as well as Bulgaria and Romania. Visit:
http://www.buildingsplatform.org/ |