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Alcan
Global manufacturers of primary aluminium, who operate a smelter and power plant at Lynemouth in Northumberland

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CE Electric
The electricity distribution business for the North East and Yorkshire and Humberside regions of England

CarbonNeutral Newcastle
Not-for-profit organisation which aims to help businesses and individuals in Newcastle become carbon neutral

Carbon Trust
Independent company funded by UK Government to help UK business and the public sector reduce carbon emissions and to support UK maximising the commercial opportunities of low carbon technologies.

Constructing Excellence in the North East
North East branch of the national organisation set up to support the construction industry in sharing best practice, including in sustainable construction

County Durham Strategic Partnership
Partnership championing the economic development and regeneration of Durham in North East England

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D1 Oils
Sustainable producer of competitively priced biodiesel for local and global markets

Durham University
University of Durham in North East England. Founded in 1832

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Eaga Partnership
UK wide Social Enterprise delivering grant-funded insulation and heating improvements. Also manages the Warm Front scheme on behalf of Defra. Regional office in Newcastle

Energy for Enterprise
Support for North East Businesses off the electricity grid

Energy Saving Trust (EST)
Not-for-profit organisation funded by UK Government to reduce UK carbon dioxide emissions from the domestic and transport sectors, through greater energy efficiency and the use of sustainable energy. Has Regional Manager in North East

Energy Saving Trust North East Advice Centre
Expert free independent advice on all aspect of energy efficiency. One of 3 national pilot advice centres run by EST

Envirowise - North East Branch
Free Government supported advice and consultation to UK businesses to encourage the use of environmentally friendly technologies

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Forestry Commission
UK Government Department responsible for forestry policy throughout Great Britain, with a regional office in Rothbury in Northumberland

Fuel Cells Application Facility (FCAF)
Facility of the North East CPI, supporting the development of fuel cell applications to enable new energy technologies to progress from development to market

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Geowarmth
UK supplier of Ground source energy solutions

Groundwork North East
Specialises in renewable energy, employment and providing environmental education

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National Energy Action (NEA)
UK national charity founded to develop and promote energy efficiency services to tackle the heating and insulation problems of low-income households. Headquarters in Newcastle

Newcastle University
University of Newcastle in North East England

Newcastle University - Engineering Design Centre
Research centre for collaboration with industry to improve the engineering design of large made-to-order products such as offshore platforms, process plant and power stations

Newcastle University - Resource Centre for Innovation Design
Expertise and facilities to support technical and design innovation and to create new and improved products for clients

Newcastle University - School of Marine Science and Technology
Marine school covering marine engineering and science, naval architecture, offshore engineering and coastal management

Newcastle Warm Zone
Partnership set up to tackle fuel poverty and improve energy efficiency across Newcastle

North East Biofuels
North East England cluster group supporting sustainable transport biofuel businesses

North East Business and Innovation Centre
Support for innovative companies in North East England to develop and grow

North East Centre for Environmental Science and Industry (NECESI)
Environmental unit based at the University of Durham providing expertise to industry

North East Chamber of Commerce
Business membership organisation representing over 500 businesses in the North East

North East Community Forests
Strategic partner for the North East’s two Community Forests to use and protect woodland and wood resources

North East Local Authorities
Links to all local authorities in North East England

North East Investment Centre
Technical assistance for North East firms to develop new and improved products and production

North East Regional Information Partnership (NERIP)
North East of England partnership of data providers and users providing evidence for policy making and decisions. North East Regional Observatory

North Energy
UK renewable energy consultancy, undertaking both feasibility studies and practical projects

Northern Offshore Federation
Trade association in North East England providing business support for the marine, offshore and renewable energy sectors and associated energy related industries

Northumberland College
College in North East England

Northumberland Renewable Energy Group (NREG)
Energy Website of the Northumberland Strategic Partnership (NSP) covering county-wide energy activities in Northumberland and outlining the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Strategy for Northumberland.

Northumberland Strategic Partnership (NSP)
Partnership of stakeholders co-ordinating efforts of all organisations with an interest in the regeneration of Northumberland, in terms of economic, social and environmental development

Northumbria University
University of Northumbria at Newcastle in North East England

Northumbria University – Energy and Environment Group
Group concerned with sustainable development and energy generation and use in buildings

Northwoods
North East wood land support company. Manage wood fuel supply chain for Northumberland and also run wood fuel training courses

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One Green Route
Project supporting rural garages in North East England to green brand and sell biodiesel

One NorthEast
Regional Development Agency for North East England supporting sustainable economic development

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PB Power
International consultancy company serving the global power industry. Office in Newcastle

PV NorthEast
Cluster group of organisations in North East England supporting the PV sector

Petroplus
Privately owned European mid-stream oil company produces a 5% biodiesel blend fuel at blending station on Teesside

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Renew
Company set up to promote the Tees Valley as a centre for renewable energy and hydrogen

Renewable Energy from Agriculture (REFA)
Farmer controlled business growing and promoting energy crops in the UK

Romag
UK manufacturer of glass and specialist transparent composites. Operates a photovoltaic glass laminating facility in the North East which produces glass for all building types

RTC North
Technology transfer company which can help provide access to international technology opportunities and enable technology collaboration and transfer and access to European grant and funding opportunities

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Senergy Econnect
Expertise for the Grid integration and connection of renewable energy sources

SMD Hydrovision
Engineering company in North East England specialising in the design and manufacture of marine and subsea equipment. Have developed the TidEI tidal stream generator

Sunderland University
University of Sunderland in North East England

Sunderland University - Centre for Environmental Informatics
Centre conducting applied research into private and public sector environmental, social and ethical accountability

Sustaine
North East Regional roundtable for sustainable development

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Tees Valley Unlimited
Strategic body for the development and regeneration of the Tees Valley in North East England

Teesside University
University of Teesside in North East England

Teesside University - Clean Environment Management Centre (Clemance)
Centre delivering environmentally sustainable solutions through innovative science and technology

TNEI Services Ltd.
Company in northern England providing support and consultancy services to the energy sector

The Open University in the North
North East branch of the UK University dedicated to distance learning

Tyne and Wear Strategic Partnership
Partnership championing the economic development and regeneration of Tyne and Wear in North East England

Tynedale Renewable Energy Trail
Guided or unguided tour, for groups or individuals, around existing renewable energy installations in the Tynedale area of south-west Northumberland in North East England

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UK Trade and Investment (UKTI)
Government organisation that supports companies in the UK doing business internationally and overseas enterprises seeking to set up or expand in the UK. Regional offices in North East

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VA Tech Reyrolle
Manufacturer of protection and control equipment for the electricity industries around the world

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Warm Front
UK Government's main grant-funded programme for tackling fuel poverty. Grants available.  Regional offices in Newcastle

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Zen Eaga Solar
Company providing solar thermal systems