Planning permission

Planning permission is generally not required. See the individual modules for further details.

Further advice

Local energy advisers

Utility advice lines

Citizens' advice bureaus

Links to web sites

There are few sites which deal with small scale renewable energy sources in a holistic manner. Refer to the individual modules for advice.

DTI's low carbon buildings programme website gives details of available grants, a list of accredited installers for your area, and brief descriptions of renewable energy sources.
http://www.lowcarbonbuildings.org.uk/

The Energy Savings Trust website gives information on sustainable use of energy. Use the 'my home' link for details of, amongst others, local energy advice centres and insulating your home.
http://www.est.org.uk/

Use the 'householders' link on the National Energy Foundation website to find advice on energy saving, green energy and carbon emissions.
http://www.nef.org.uk/