The Energy Saving Trust is a government and private sector funded organisation set up in 1992 following the Rio Earth Summit. A non-profit organisation with offices in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, the Energy Saving Trust has two main goals:
- To achieve the sustainable use of energy
- To cut carbon dioxide emissions, one of the key contributors to climate change
In order to move towards achieving these goals, the Energy Saving Trust promote the use of cleaner fuels in transport, encourage the use of better insulation and greater heating efficiency in buildings and homes, and champion small-scale renewable energy such as solar and wind power.
The Energy Saving Trust offers a range of expert and impartial advice and information on energy saving ideas and initiatives. They also offer programmes for a wide variety of groups and individuals including businesses, consumers (including homeowners and motorists), housing associations and local authorities, schools and educational establishments, and vehicle manufacturers. If you fall into any of these categories, take a look at the Energy Saving Trust website for more information.
In addition a variety of grants are available from the Energy Saving Trust in support of their goals with different funding available in the different countries of the UK. These are designed to encourage a more efficient use of energy in homes and vehicles across the country, and are worth looking into whether you are an organisation or just trying to make energy saving improvements to your home.
For more information on everything the Energy Saving Trust can offer visit www.est.org.uk
