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This project has been created for businesses in Teesdale and Wear Valley who are interested in energy efficiency, cost savings, alternative and renewable energy sources, reducing carbon footprint and helping create practical incentive schemes to support eco-investment.
Which ever stage you are at, be it starting out or already adopting new alternatives, we are keen to hear from you.
We will be running workshops and training courses, offering advice and useful information, toolkits for self auditing and practical ways of saving money.
In partnership with The Centre for the Rural Economy, Newcastle University, we are also undertaking an evaluation study on your views and aspirations regarding renewable energy.
This study will identify barriers for using renewable energy, opportunities for new enterprises in the supply chain which it brings and ways in which business support related to these activities might be made more effective.
This programme is funded by Natural England via West Durham Rural Pathfinder.
 
Contact us
For further information contact us or call us on 01388 776688.
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Green Tourism Business Scheme - AONB Partnership
The AONB Partnership Staff Unit is organising two Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS) seminars for tourism businesses in the North Pennines AONB & European Geopark - 10 October 2007 in Mickleton and 11 October 2007 in St. John's Chapel.
More and more visitors are booking with businesses that take a green approach to products and services. To help businesses tap into this lucrative market whilst making substantial cost savings, the Green Tourism Business Scheme provides an environmental accreditation that can be used to increase the marketing potential of tourism businesses. The accreditation scheme equips businesses with the knowledge and expertise to make their operations more sustainable by reducing energy usage and bills as well as providing a marketing bonus. For more information visit www.northpennines.org.uk/index.cfm?articleid=11931
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More to Explore
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The information on this page has been designed to provide you with a comprehensive online Environment resource including Useful Web Links, Suppliers and a Self Assessment Toolkit for your business.
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Toolkit for Self Assessment - Energy Efficiency, Reducing Costs and Carbon Footprint
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Talk to us for further information.
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Useful Links
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Business Link North East
Business benefits of being green, Managing a greener business, Support for businesses on environmental issues, Waste and pollution, Pollution control, Waste and hazardous substances
www.businesslink.gov.uk
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Carbon Trust
Government funded - in partnership with MIDAS - helps business and public sector to reduce / cut carbon emissions. Free energy reviews and materials to organisations with energy bills in excess of £50,000 per annum
www.carbontrust.co.uk
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DEFRA
See Business Resource Efficiency & Waste Programme (BREW), advice and support on improving resource efficiency measures, minimising waste production and improving bottom line through a number of projects funded by the BREW Programme
www.defra.gov.uk
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Energy Efficiency Loans (interest free)
Energy-Efficiency Loans from the Carbon Trust are a cost effective way to replace or upgrade your existing equipment with a more energy efficient version. Being more energy efficient makes sound economic sense because using less energy lowers operating costs. From an environmental perspective, it's an effective way for business to cut carbon emissions and, in turn, combat climate change. Small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in England and Scotland, or all businesses in Wales that have been trading for at least 12 months, could borrow from £5,000 to £100,000. It is unsecured, interest free and repayable over a period of up to 4 years. There are no arrangement fees and applying is straightforward.
www.carbontrust.co.uk/energy/takingaction/loans.htm
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Energy Resource Efficiency (ERE)
Government funded - offers free, independent, confidential advice and support to manufacturers on practical ways to increase profits, minimise waste and reduce environmental impact, mitigate any waste related issues, offers free training on developing a continuous improvement culture to energy management to any sized organisation
www.energyre.co.uk
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Energy Savings Trust (EST)
- government funded - not for profit organisation
- encourages energy efficiency and the integration of renewable energy sources into the economic fabric of our society
- promotes the use of cleaner fuels for transport, better insulation and heating efficiency for buildings and homes
- champion small-scale renewable energy such as solar and wind power.
www.energysavingstrust.org.uk
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Environment Agency
Leading public body for the protection and improvement of the environment in England and Wales, aims to make sure air, land and water are looked after by everyone in today's society.
www.environmental-agency.gov.uk
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Envirowise
In partnership with MIDAS - offers companies free, comprehensive support service designed to suit individual company needs. The resource efficiency advice enables companies to improve profitability and reduce environmental impact.
Get free copies:
a) Wastewise - Increased profits at your fingertips - (IT13) - CD-Rom
b) Finding hidden profit - 200 tips for Reducing Waste (ET30)
c) Unpack those hidden Savings - 120 tips on reducing packaging use and costs (ET250)
d) Green Efficiency - running a cost effective, environmentally aware office (GG256)
www.envirowise.gov.uk
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Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS)
Focal point for manufacturers and a single point focus for queries and advice. Staffed by manufacturing specialists who are able to offer free diagnostic / consultancy for one day or more in some cases and up to 50% funding for longer term projects.
www.mas-northeast.co.uk
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Midas
One stop shop for business resource and environmental advice, free advice / support to help reduce operating costs and increase competitiveness through improved use of energy, water and materials, up to 10 days subsidised support from industry specialists to develop opportunity
www.midas-ne.co.uk
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National Industrial Symbiosis Programme (NISP)
Identifies higher value uses for waste, matches waste to organisations that can use them in a mutually beneficial way, follows philosophy that one man’s waste could be another man’s raw material, will attempt to find a solution to any waste problem
www.nisp.org.uk
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Natural England
Natural England works for people, places and nature to conserve and enhance biodiversity, landscapes and wildlife in rural, urban, coastal and marine areas.
www.naturalengland.org.uk
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NetRegs
Environment Agency - provides environmental guidance for small businesses on regulation changes and money saving
www.netregs.gov.uk
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North East Productivity Alliance (NEPA)
Established in 2001 to take forward the north east region’s manufacturing strategy through improving productivity and competitiveness, particular interest in helping close the gap between UK and its main competition overseas.
www.onenortheast.co.uk
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North Pennines (AONB) Partnership
The North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Partnership takes action to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the area and helps to co-ordinate the work of others. The area is also a UNESCO European and Global Geopark in recognition of its world-class geological heritage. The AONB Partnership runs a Green Tourism Grant Scheme.
www.northpennines.org.uk
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One North East (ONE)
Regional development agency (RDA) covering the north east of England, and including Northumberland. ONE’s objective is to develop and implement agendas for the region re economic and business development and regeneration
www.onenortheast.co.uk
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RENEW Tees Valley
Focuses on creating 'green' jobs in the Tees-Valley Sub-region, Brings inward investment into recycling, waste and renewable energy related businesses.
www.renewteesvalley.co.uk
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The Enterprise Agency for Wear Valley & Teesdale
A not for profit agency supporting and advising enterprising businesses, the Agency runs an Eco-project for businesses in Teesdale and Wear Valley who are interested in energy efficiency, cost savings, alternative and renewable energy sources, reducing carbon footprint and helping create practical incentive schemes to support eco-investment.
www.theenterpriseagency.co.uk
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TNEI Services
Regionally based independent sustainable energy focussed consultancy business, Newcastle based - providing solutions to and delivering energy and carbon management projects through the public and private sectors, fast becoming one of the market leaders in turnkey industrial wind developments
www.tnei.co.uk
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Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support and Services (UTASS)
Registered charity - supporting farming community, produces relevant, informative briefings, de-jargoning DEFRA & other EU documents.
www.utass.org
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Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP)
Government funded programme - aims to accelerate resource efficiency by creating efficient markets for recycled materials and products, encourages and enables businesses and consumers to be more efficient in their use of materials and recycle more things, more often, removes barriers to waste minimisation, re-use and recycling
www.wrap.org.uk
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Waste to Resources
Sustainable resource programme for north east England, makes it easier for businesses in north east England to find support for waste management, resource efficiency and energy saving. Principal funder of the MIDAS Programme - provided in conjunction with DEFRA Business Resource Efficiency and Waste Programme (BREW)
www.wastetoresources.co.uk
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WRAP
WRAP works in partnership to encourage and enable businesses and consumers to be more efficient in their use of materials and recycle more things more often. This helps to minimise landfill, reduce carbon emissions and improve our environment
www.wrap.org.uk
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Local Eco - Energy Suppliers
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Alternative Energy Contracting Ltd
Wind turbines, solar energy, under floor heating and wood burning stoves
www.bae.uk.net
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Ayre Heating & Plumbing
Solar Energy
Contact : 01388 664 675
www.ayreheatplumb.co.uk
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Cleaner Air Solutions Ltd
Solar Energy
Contact : 0800 061 2041
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Domestic Energy Assessors Northeast
Energy Conservation Consultants
Contact : 07733 011 960
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Eco EnerG Solutions Ltd
Wind Turbines, Solar Energy and Ground Source Heating
www.ecoenerg.co.uk
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Energex UK Ltd
Windmills & wind turbines
Contact : 0191 586 7204
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Green Surveys Ltd
Energy Conservation Consultants
Contact : 01833 641 299
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Nordex UK
Windmills and wind turbines
Contact : 01388 731 153
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Parsec Solar Energy
Solar Energy
Contact : 01325 244 538
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Revolution Power
Solar Energy
Contact : 01325 320 910
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Sunenergy UK
Solar Energy
Contact : 0191 384 6670
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The Sustainable Energy Co.
Domestic and commercial renewable energy
Contact : 01207 528 216
www.sustainableenergy.com
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Utili-Wise
Energy Conservation Consultants
Contact : 0191 389 3838
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Wind Prospect
Windmills and wind turbines
Contact : 0191 374 1966
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Winsund / Winsun International
Micro-wind generators, solar panels and associated products including (GIY) Generate it yourself systems
www.winsund.com
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Toolkit
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Carbon Management
Calculate your carbon footprint
actonco2.direct.gov.uk/index.html
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Energy Efficiency
Site walk around checklists - assessing energy use - requires free registration to access downloads and publications
www.carbontrust.co.uk/energy/assessyourorganisation/walkround.htm
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Reducing Energy Costs
An introduction (PDF)
introduction to saving energy costs.pdf [75kb]
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Business and the Environment, Advisor Training Session 30.08.2007
Business and the EnvironmentEA0807.ppt [80kb]
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Energy and Carbon Calculation Spreadsheet
ENERGY&CARBONtemplate.xls [24kb]
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Sample Green Run
Green Run.doc [47kb]
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Assess your environmental compliance
www.businesslink.gov.uk
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Identify where you can save money by going green
www.businesslink.gov.uk
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Finding hidden profit - 200 tips for reducing waste
www.envirowise.gov.uk
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