We have put together a page of potentially useful links - please let us know if you would like to include any others. Listing does not imply that WREN endorses the organisation concerned.
Heating:
"The ultimate guide to heating your home sustainably"
https://www.nu-heat.co.uk/ultimate-guide-heating-home-sustainably/
It covers current climate change goals, data on current home heating practices and practical advice to update home heating to greener options. It also discusses the benefits of switching to renewable heating, aiming to raise awareness of alternative heating that could help combat climate change.
General links to do with renewable energy:
- Community Energy England: https://communityenergyengland.org
- BEIS (Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy): https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-business-energy-and-industrial-strategy
- Energy Saving Trust: http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk
- Regen: https://www.regen.co.uk
- Which? Switch: http://switch.which.co.uk/energy-advice/guide-to-switching-supplier.html
- Communities for Renewables: http://www.cfrcic.co.uk
- Compare the Market: [a guide to green and eco-friendly renovations for homeowners] https://www.comparethemarket.com/home-insurance/content/green-eco-friendly-renovations/
Local organisations
Here are some links from the energy crisis (winter 2022-23) that may still be useful:
- Community Energy Plus: https://www.cep.org.uk
- Over 50s Money - Energy Guide: https://www.over50smoney.com/Home+Bills/The+Energy+Guide
- Catapult Energy Systems: http://www.peoplelab.energy/2020/07/21/warmth-on-prescription/
- Fuelbank Foundation: https://www.fuelbankfoundation.org/individuals/