These websites provide a wealth of information and advice on how to be more aware of your energy use and take steps to use energy more efficiently.
The Carbon Trust- government backed company working with businesses and public sector organisations to help them reduce carbon emissions and developing commercial low-carbon technology.
Energy Saving Trust- government backed organisation working to reduce energy usage in households and transport. Provides government grants for energy saving and equipment and renewables.
CRed (Carbon Reduction) - group focusing on local reduction of carbon emissions through community projects and individual actions. Originally focused on East of England but now UK-wide.
Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) - Europe's leading eco centre showing practical solutions to environmental problems. Aims to lead by example and show that living sustainably is easy and can provide better quality of life.
Transition Towns - online resource for towns with community groups participating in activities to transition to a more localised post-peak-oil future, with significant reductions in energy use.
Carbon Rationing Action Groups (CRAG) - forum for groups who have decided to act together to reduce their individual and collective carbon footprints via annual "carbon rations".
The Green Company - company which aims to make it easier to reduce your impact on the environment in ways that make financial sense and without changing your lifestyle.
Energy Saving Secrets - provides interesting features and practical advice on saving energy, including features and articles written by professional journalists and experts who have a particular interestin this area.
Your planet needs you - site which aims to inspire and support the large and growing band of people who want to do something about the world's challenges, including climate change and environmental devastation.
Green Providers Directory - not-for-profit which makes searching for green goods and services quick, easy and informative. Links to a range of renewable energy suppliers, recycled products, gifts and gadgets, and more.
Energy Alternatives - company providing evaluations of renewable energy options for individuals. Provides unbiased and independent advice via both free and bespoke reports.
National Energy Foundation- independent educational charity which aims to increase public awareness regarding the efficient, innovative and save use of energy.
Carbon Footprint- interactive site which allows you to calculate your carbon footprint and explains what you can do to address it.
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