The most challenging aspect of moving to a low carbon future lies in buildings that we live and work in. Our Energy Efficiency theme aims to provide events and activities for people who are seeking to reduce the emissions associated with their homes and Business.
What is Energy Efficiency
‘Improving the energy efficiency of UK buildings is the quickest way we can support families and businesses, to respond to rising energy prices.
Over 90% of our homes are heated by fossil fuels, accounting for a third of UK total gas use. The price spikes in the gas market mean households are particularly exposed to these changes and facing energy bills upwards of £2,000.
Improving the efficiency of our homes could reduce our heating bills by around 20% and reduce our dependency on foreign gas.
Energy efficiency measures include double glazing, cavity wall, insulation to efficient light bulbs.’ From www.gov
Help & Advice
National charity whose mission is to share knowledge and practical experience to empower people to change the way they think and act about energy.
National Centre for Self Build and Renovation
Very large hanger containing 3 built houses, a guided tour of a house renovation, a guided tour of building you own house, plot finder, self build finance, building materials supplier, exhibition of building products and a café. All in all a grand day out! Located just off Junction 16 on the M4
Build a Dream Self Build Association – BADSBA
Self help group offering advice, lectures, mutual help and moral support.
Association for Environment Conscious Building – AECB
Advice, training, certification, contacts
Passivhaus Trust UK
Training, contacts, certification for Passive House projects. Self build and renovation. All about the EnerPHit renovation standard.
National Custom and Self Build Association – NaCSBA
Help and advice, looking for a plot, legal advice
Sustainable Traditional Buildings Alliance – STBA
Promoting a whole house approach to retrofit of traditional buildings. Of particular interest is the step by step guide through PAS 2035, specific to your house using their Guidance wheel