Helpful links
General guidance
Solar Panels (Photovoltaics) on Church Buildings
A useful guide from the Methodist Church
The Renewable Energy Centre
Useful source for lists of advisory organisations and contractors; links to contractors for downloads, brochures and other information
Carbon Footprint calculator
Carbon management site with useful resources and advice
Carbon Calculator
Warwick University site with useful resources and advice
Energy Saving Trust
advisory organisation
Energy Reduction Guide
Useful site with practical ideas; downloadable handbook; carbon calculator
Time for Change
Useful website for information
Renewable Energy UK
Up to date information on alternative energy generation
Centre for Alternative Technology
Free information service on sustainable living, with links to information sheets on all things eco. They also have an online shop selling useful books and sustainable living products
UK Green Building Council
advisory organisation
Shrinking the Footprint
The Church of England's National Environmental campaign
English Heritage
Guidance for listed buildings (primarily) but also useful for all other applications; useful .pdf advice note
The Carbon Trust
Advisory organisation, carbon footprint calculator etc.
Greenspec
Useful schedule of "green" building materials manufacturers and comparison with carbon output during "cradle to grave" of materials
Energy Suppliers
The Methodist Church has an energy buying scheme, in partnership with 2buy2. This is an easy and effective way to cut carbon, save time and save money.
For study
Eco-Congregation
Useful modules for study and implementation
A Rocha
Environmental and nature conservation site (linked to Eco-Congregation organisation)