Useful Links

Access links by clicking the headings.

Favourites

Renewables

  • http://www.lowcarbonbuildings.org.uk/home/
    Low carbon buildings programme – information on grants for renewable energy technology, how to tackle planning issues and updates on current legislation
  • http://www.bwea.com/index.html
    The British Wind Energy Association - The trade and professional body for the UK wind and marine renewables industries. Formed in 1978, and with 469 corporate members, BWEA is the leading renewable energy trade association in the UK.

Insulation

  • http://www.nationalinsulationassociation.org.uk/
    National Insulation Association – The authority on all forms of insulation. This site offers independent details on all products on the market, lists approved installers and has details of funding available.

Lighting

  • http://www.lif.co.uk/
    Lighting Industry Federation – The Authority on all forms of lighting. This site offers information on all forms of lighting and products or companies details can be searched for.
  • http://www.lightingassociation.com/
    The Lighting Association - This site has useful information on energy saving lighting and the latest news and reviews

Local Organisations

  • www.museumofbritishsurfing.org.uk 
    The  Museum of British Surfing has the most extensive and historically significant collection of vintage surfboards, literature and memorabilia on public display and for academic research in Europe. footPRINT is helping the Museum to become as environmentally sound in its potential new premises.
  • http://www.transform-northdevon.org.uk/
    Transform – The website for the Devon Advice Centre which is managed by Westcountry Energy Action.  The advice team are dedicated to providing you with free advice.
  • http://www.trans-send.org.uk/
    Trans-send Ltd - Trans-Send offers information on Sustainable living, reduce use,  and renewable energy sources and supply. We operate both as a walk-in, or phone-in centre to any interested person through its information shop in Ilfracombe High Street. 

Energy supplier switching advice

  • http://www.uswitch.com/?gclid=COuTzO-zp5kCFQsJ3wodPyQcqA
    U Switch - uSwitch.com is a free, impartial online and phone based comparison and switching service that helps customers compare prices on a range of services including gas, electricity, home phone, broadband providers and personal finance products.
  • http://www.energyhelpline.com/
    Compare all UK suppliers to find your cheapest possible deal and switch in minutes
  • http://www.moneysupermarket.com/utilities/cheaper-gas-electricity.aspx
    Compare gas and electricity suppliers and prices online to reduce your fuel bills. Change to a cheap gas and/or cheap electricity price plan, including green energy tariffs.
  • http://www.simplyswitch.com/
    Free and impartial comparison service that could save you a fortune on your household bills. We can help you save money on your gas, electricity
  • http://www.boilerjuice.com/ 
    BoilerJuice is an independent online service for users of central heating oil. BoilerJuice was formed by a family group who use oil for heating and decided to use web technology to bring oil users and suppliers together to get better prices.

Misc

  • http://www.sust-it.net/home.php
    By comparing the running costs of 1000s of electrical products before you buy you can save £££s off your electricity bills. A site that provides you with up-to-date information on the energy usage of consumer products available today, so that you can compare the running costs of your next purchase. Saving energy not only makes sense for our pockets, it reduces our impact on the environment and helps us all to be more sustainable in a changing world.
  • http://www.building.co.uk/sustain_section.asp?navcode=2807
    Building Sustainability - This site is a great to catch up on all the sustainable news.
  • http://www.saynoto0870.com/search.php
    Say No to 0870 – Nothing to do with energy saving, but good for cost saving. This site lists landline alternatives to the 0870 numbers that have a premium rate charge.
  • http://www.myvouchercodes.co.uk/home
    My Voucher Codes - Voucher Codes are a great way to save money when you shop online. Sometimes known as promotional codes, e-vouchers or discount codes, they are simply special codes which will get you a discount / money off the listed retail price of many goods, at a variety of different online UK retailers. Use this site in conjunction with www.sus-it.net (see above) to select the most efficient products and then find a discount to buy them!
  • http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/
    Money Saving Expert – This site gives information on how to change energy providers to save money, also has many many more money saving tips
  • http://www.0800buster.co.uk/
    Most mobile phone providers in the UK still charge their users for calls to 0800, 0808 and 0500 numbers. 0800Buster lets you call these numbers using your mobile’s inclusive minutes, by providing you with a UK landline number to dial instead.

Professional Associates

  • www.beaconlawpractice.co.uk
    Beacon Law - A modern law practice offering good “old fashioned” service, and we aim to keep our overheads low to enable us to spend a little more time on each matter which is rarely possible in a large firm.
  • www.crossewyatt-solicitors.co.uk
    Crosse, Wyatt, Verney & Ayre – A long established law firm based in South Molton. We can help both business and private clients deal with a wide range of legal matters.
  • www.hole-pugsley.co.uk
    Hole & Pugsley is one of Devon's longest established firms of solicitors, with a tradition of over 100 years of exceptional service to the community. Today, Hole & Pugsley offers a variety of high quality legal services.
  • www.jd-commercial.co.uk
    JD Commercial Estate Agents - Specialising in the sale and letting of all types of commercial property, from life style changing businesses such as Hotels and Tea Rooms to commercial business premises such as offices and retail shops. 
  • www.johnsmale.com
    John Smale and Co - Estate Agents in North Devon, residential and commercial, lettings and sales.
  • www.kivells.com/property
    Kivells - Established in 1885, Kivells operate from 8 offices in the Southwest selling and letting a full range of properties from the smallest of cottages to country houses, farms and rural estates.
  • www.maitlandwalker.com
    Maitland Walker - Based in the South West of England we provide the quality and speed of service offered by the leading City of London law firms combined with a personal approach to ensure we meet all our clients' professional legal needs at a price competitive with the local market.
  • www.sleeblackwell.co.uk
    Slee Blackwell – a modern and innovative law firm with a client base that covers the length and breadth of the country.
  • www.taylors-law.co.uk
    Taylors Solicitors - an efficient and friendly service in a wide range of legal work at a reasonable cost.
  • www.westcountrycommercial.com
    Westcountry Commercial Business Agents - a privately owned, wholly independent Business Transfer Agency with a highly specialised knowledge in the sale of Licensed & Leisure Property in the South West.  
  • Wright Property Management – Property Management Specialists leading the way for all properties to let in Devon