Our energy use affects the ecosystem that we share with everyone on the planet. This guide promotes renewable energy sources and ways to use less energy. See the further reading resources for a discussion of 'green' energy.
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Cambridge Biodiesel manufactures and distributes biodiesel to the Cambridge area. Biodiesel is a carbon-neutral fuel, and can be used in standard diesel engines. They source Biodiesel from locally grown crops and recycled oil, avoiding deforestation abroad. Currently they distribute biodiesel based ...
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Cambridge Carbon Footprint is a small local voluntary group concerned with climate change. They help people discover their personal contribution to climate change by measuring their carbon footprint and offering advice on how to reduce it. They are available to run stalls and competitions for both a...
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Energy provider that puts all its profits into building its own stock of renewable energy resources. Actively looking for landowners to house wind turbines!...
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Good Energy is the only UK supplier that supplies only 100% renewable electricity for home and business. It concentrates on building consumer demand for renewable electricity and supports small-scale UK generators, businesses and individuals by buying renewable generation from them. Switching your h...
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Carries out energy efficiency audits and provides advice on optimum boiler installation for houses, on behalf of homeowners, local authorities, builders, surveyors and architects. Provides Energy Perfomance Certificates, SAP Home Energy Ratings, and Energy Efficiency Assessments....
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Midsummer Energy is a small business selling solar panels, wind turbines, and other components of renewable energy systems, aimed at narrow-boat users, yachts, motor-homes and off-grid applications. e.g houses, outhouses and expeditions. Advice also available....
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This sustainable energy charity has joined up with the Cambridge City and South Cambs. District Councils to help people make informed decisions regarding electricity and heat in their homes. They provide information on different types of energy, help access any grants available to switch to renewabl...
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A solar hot water system provider. They offer friendly service, straightforward advice and no high-pressure sales. They are members of the Solar Trade Association and so sign up to their code of conduct....
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Transition Cambridge is part of the Transition Town network of like-minded communities across the UK and abroad that seek a community-based response to the challenges of peak oil and climate change. With over 50 members, they work to inspire people to apply our energies and talents to be less depend...
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