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Support tools

We have a range of tools to support your energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Including identifying areas for action and selecting the most effective measures depending on your priorities. Our tools can also help you to develop a robust business case, model different scenarions and monitoring sucess.

Home Energy Efficincy Database (HEED)

The Homes Energy Efficiency Database (HEED) is an online resource that provides detailed information on the energy efficiency of the UK housing stock.

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Economic impacts assesment model

Quantify the effects of policies and interventions on the economy and job creation in your area.

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TrACE

TrACE online is a simple to use tool to record CO2 saving evidence for area wide carbon reduction. It is a useful tool for any local authority in the UK that wants to monitor and report on carbon saving actions related to domestic, transport and commercial/industrial emissions in their area.

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Reducing carbon dioxide emissions in your local authority area - the guide

The guide has been developed to help local authorities to reduce per capita carbon dioxide emissions.

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ShARE- case studies library

ShARE is an online database of good practice case studies from local authorities and housing associations across the UK. The emphasis is on sharing and local authorities and housing associations can upload their own examples.

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Housing stock refurbishment calculator - under development

Designed to enable local authorities to input an energy efficiency profile of the housing stock in their area and analyse options for carbon reduction. The SAP based tool focuses on the physical measures that can be carried out in each house type. The tool is designed to inform key areas to help local authorities and housing stock managers justify and plan a carbon reduction scheme.

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Good practice

We have vast experience of supporting local authorities to develop innovative projects through our own funding programmes and those of other organisations. The legacy of these programmes is a wealth of information and learnings which can be replicated. You can find out more in our top tips for successful carbon reduction projects. We have also produced some video case studies showcasing examples of good practise from across the UK.

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