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About us The Environment Centre provides practical support for companies, schools, community groups, the public sector, organisations and individuals. If you cannot find what you are looking for on our website our experts here are very happy to speak to you on: 02380 336172 Freephone 0800 804 8601 02380 336199 A list of our current training courses can be downloaded by clicking here.
Christine Watkins, Chief Executive the Environment Centre (tEC) Head Office 14-15 Brunswick Place Southampton SO15 2AQ West Sussex Office PO Box 558, Crawley West Sussex, RH10 1WY Registered Charity in England and Wales No. 1031482 Environmental Body No. 024168 Company Limited by Guarantee No.2881225 Certified ISO14001:2004
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Save money and energy! For friendly and impartial advice on free or discounted cavity wall and loft insulation for your home call our team of qualified energy advisors on... 0800 804 8601 A typical home loses 60% of its heat through the walls and loft and getting them insulated can save you up to £300 a year on your energy bills. Government grants mean that every home owner in the country is entitled to up to a 50% discount and it may be free if you are over 70 or receive certain benefits. Call us to find out more!
SISCo Suppliers Directory SISCo (Solutions for Implementing Sustainable Construction) is a pioneering project, bringing together all contributors involved in construction, from concept through to delivery. The project seeks to showcase cutting-edge exemplars in sustainable development to both the UK and EU markets. Promote your expertise and exhibit your products and services via our Sustainable Planning Centre - an online 'one-stop-shop'; a hub of information on sustainable construction suppliers, legislation, knowledge and techniques.
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To join our suppliers directory click here or to submit an interesting case study click here. For further information, please email Helen Farley (helen.farley@environmentcentre.com).
Energy Grant 500 Do you want to reduce your energy costs? The South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) is offering Grants of up to £500 to help small companies make changes to their premises to cut their energy costs. Each company that applies will be loaned a simple energy monitor, provided with a 'walk round checklist', 'switch off' stickers and posters and the application form. Already many companies have been awarded grants to upgrade lighting, replace old heaters and improve airflow. Several companies have even found that just be being able to see how much energy they are using throughout the day has cut their costs!! For further information click here or if your business has an energy spend of between £1500 and £30000 contact Business Link on 0845 600 9 006 to find out how to cut your bills and your carbon footprint.
Help your CV, volunteer at the Environment Centre (tEC) tEC currently has several interesting research projects on sustainable development (ensuring new buildings have a low environmental impact). These will involve locating and evaluating a selection of renewable and sustainable technologies and products. Please contact us if you want to be involved (Rebecca Windwood 023 8033 6199).
PLATO Sustain opens The PLATO Sustain scheme has recently been opened for applications. The scheme matches groups of small businesses to be ‘mentored’ by larger firms who have made progress with improving their sustainability. The scheme is free to participants, and should offer high-quality practical guidance on how to reduce the environmental impacts of your business. For more information, see Plato’s website (www.platogb.co.uk) or call 08457 35 45 55.
Isle of Wight Carbon Footprinting conference, November 2008 Drs Derek Moss and Matthew Amesbury were recently invited to present on the subject of carbon footprinting at the “Isle of Wight Eco Island – Next Steps for Businesses” conference organised by Business Link at Yelfs Hotel in Ryde in November 2008. The event was attended by approximately 30 businesses all looking to learn more about a range of environmental and sustainability issues including green marketing and waste management. Following an update on the Eco Island strategy by Cllr David Pugh, delegates attended a choice of practical presentations with a workshop completing the days activities after a hearty and healthy lunch. Matthew Amesbury gave two well-attended presentations on carbon footprinting in the morning sessions including how and why to calculate one and top tips for reducing your businesses’ own footprint. Derek Moss then gave a more detailed workshop with real life examples of calculations which resulted in some lively and thoughtful debate. Feedback from the day indicated that many companies made a commitment to reduce their carbon footprint showing that a successful and enjoyable day was had by all. Slides from both presentations are available on request.
Energy Performance of Buildings Directive Home Owners and Landlords, do you need a Domestic Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)? the Environment Centre is now pleased to offer a domestic Energy Performance Certificate service. If you are a home owner or a private landlord please contact the Environment Centre (tEC)'s Business Team on 02380 336199 for more information. Alternatively, email swarna.prasad@environmentcentre.com. If you are a Domestic Energy Assessor and would like to join our Referral Scheme contact Swarna Prasad on 02380 336199 or email swarna.prasad@environmentcentre.com Energy Performance Certificates (EPC's) and Display Energy Certificates (DEC's)
In accordance with the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive private commercial and public buildings may need either a DEC or an EPC. Click Here for more information and to see whether you are required to have a certificate.
Energy Explorer
The Environment Centre (tEC)'s mobile energy efficiency unit has recently been revamped. It is an eye-catching exhibition vehicle that is used to deliver advice so that householders could become more efficient in their use of energy. You might have seen it roaming about the South East of England. Find out more about the Energy Explorer by clicking here
Free Insulation for the over 70's Numerous grants are currently available to help with the cost of loft and cavity wall insulation. Currently, these grants cover 100% of the cost for those over 70, who own their own house, or are privately renting (dependent upon landlord's permission). The funding for this scheme comes from DEFRA, under the Carbon Emission Reduction Target (CERT) Scheme. Discounts are also available for those under 70.
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