Links

Ground Source Heat Pump Association
www.gshp.org.uk
Kensa is a founder member of the GSHPA – full details of their activities can be found at their website.

UK Government’s Regen South West
http://www.regensw.co.uk/
Regen SW is the renewable energy agency for the South West of England. They act as a catalyst for the development of renewable energy in the South West, aiming to increase the amount of renewable energy generated in the region and maximise the benefits to the South West economy and environment from the sustainable energy industry.

SAP and Building Regs Information
http://www.energysavingtrust.org/
For examples on how changing fuel sources, increasing insulation or adding solar panels to buildings, can alter a building’s carbon emissions, we suggest you visit the Energy Saving Trust Website and check out their information Centre.

Microgeneration Certification Scheme
www.microgenerationcertification.org/
The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) is an independent scheme that certifies microgeneration products and installers in accordance with consistent standards. It is designed to evaluate microgeneration products and installers against robust criteria providing greater protection for consumers.

The MCS is the only certification scheme to cover all microgeneration products and services, and has support from the Department of Energy and Climate Change, industry and non-governmental groups as a prime method for making a substantial contribution to cutting the UK's dependency on fossil fuels and carbon dioxide emissions.

Green Book Live
www.greenbooklive.com/
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.

Energy Saving Trust
www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/
A non-profit organisation that provides free impartial advice tailored to suit you. Their advice can help you save money and fight climate change by reducing carbon dioxide emissions from your home.

Carbon Trust
www.carbontrust.co.uk
The Carbon Trust was set up by the Government in 2001 as an independent company, to accelerate the move to a low carbon economy. They offer interest-free loans to SME business for energy saving and carbon reduction projects.

Mark Brinkley Blog
www.markbrinkley.blogspot.com/
Searchable articles on selfbuild, sustainable development and the UK housing scene written by the author of 'The Housebuilder's Bible'.

YouGen Blog www.yougen.co.uk/blog.php?start=0&limit=5&category=Heat+pumps
YouGen is here to make it easy for you to improve the energy efficiency of your home, find a suitable renewable energy technology and buy with confidence. John Barker-brown, Special Projects manager for Kensa Engineering, frequently provides YouGen with blogs to upload to their site. Follow the link to read our latest blogs!

British Companies
The Best of British Retailers, Manufacturers, Wholesalers, Governing Bodies and Associations.

The UK Energy Saving Website
The UK Energy Saving website gives information and tips on ways to save energy and also how to save money on household bills

Building Design
Building design products and construction links.

Solar Power Answers
A Directory for all things solar powered!

UK Manufacturers
UK Manufacturers - List of Industrial Manufacturers

PPL Training
PPL offers a wide range of MCS approved Renewable Energy Training including Ground and Air Source Heat Pumps, Solar Thermal Hot Water, Solar PV; in addition to plumbing, electrics and gas, across its 11 UK training locations. It also offers onsite mobile training throughout the UK.

Solar Panels - Intelligent Energy Solutions
Leading supplier of solar panels and heat pumps in the UK. Fully MCS accredited installer.

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