Links to the North East
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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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Biofuels Corporation
Company involved in the large scale production of biodiesel. Currently building a plant on Teesside which will be the largest biodiesel plant in Europe
Biomass Implementation Group
Open forum of companies and organisations interested in developing the biomass sector
Building-In Sustainability
A guide to sustainable construction and development in the North East
Business Energy Efficiency Service (BEES)
Service run to assist small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to reduce their resource bills, i.e. gas, electricity, waste and water
Business Link – County Durham
Support for businesses in County Durham in North East England
Business Link – Northumberland
Support for businesses in Northumberland in North East England
Business Link – Tees Valley
Support for businesses in the Tees Valley in North East England
Business Link – Tyne and Wear
Support for businesses in Tyne and Wear in North East England
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C-E 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. Has Manager working in North East
Centre for Process Innovation (CPI)
Centre for excellence providing a UK wide resource to stimulate and drive innovation within the Process Industry
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
Econnect
Expertise for the Grid integration and connection of renewable energy sources
Energy and Environmental Managers Group
Free forum for people working in energy management in the North East to attend seminars, workshops, site visits and social events
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
The North East England Consortium is one of five groups shortlisted to host the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI). The ETI aims to make the UK a global leader in new and renewable energy development.
Engineering Business (EB)
Company in North East England providing design and support for the offshore oil and gas, submarine, and renewable offshore power generating industries
Environment Industries Federation
Business-led trade association of environmental businesse. Based in the North East
Envirowise - North East Branch
Free Government supported advice and consultation to UK businesses to encourage the use of environmentally friendly technologies
European Funding for the North East
Information on EU funding for North East England under EU Objective 2 and 3 programmes
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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
Government News Network (GNN)
UK Government communications office providing all UK Government press releases. Regional office in Newcastle
Government Office for the North East (GONE)
English Regional Government Office representing ten central UK government departments in the North East of England
Government Office for the North East – Energy Team
Team based at the Government Office in North East England dealing with sustainable energy
Groundwork South Tyneside
Specialises in renewable energy, employment and providing environmental education
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Knowledge House
Know-how brokerage run by the Universities for North East England, providing access to all North East Universities and their expertise for industrial collaborations and support
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Marine Projects International (MPI)
NE Company involved in offshore wind installation and offshore construction
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This directory is a one-stop information centre for all domestic and small scale renewable energy technologies in the North East.
n-ergise
Portal site for schools, students and educators providing information, resources and links to help educate and raise awareness of energy in all its aspects
NStar
Independent early stage technology venturing company in North East England
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
n-e life
North East of England regional portal for finding local businesses and attractions online
New and Renewable Energy Centre (NaREC)
Centre of excellence for renewable energy technologies and providing test facilities. Can help fast-tracking new and renewable energy research and development through to commercialisation
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 Assembly
Has a statutory duty to produce the North East of England’s Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS). Available to download are the North East planning documents and strategies
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 Business Support Network
Network for publicly funded business support in North East England
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 Community Forests Renewables and Recyclables Project
Project is facilitating the development of wood and other biomass fuels as a source of renewable energy
North East Local Authorities
Links to all local authorities in North East England
North East Local Authorities Profiles
Documents on all Local Authority Area profiles in North East England
North East Innovation Centre
Technical assistance for North East firms to develop new and improved products and production
North East Really Delivers (NERD)
Support for young people in North East England to enhance career opportunities
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
NuEnergy
NuEnergy is a virtual network of researchers and units within Newcastle University, which provide a focal hub for Energy Research and Consultancy across Newcastle University and the North East energy Research Community
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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
One NorthEast – Sector Support for Renewable Energy
Sector support in North East England
One NorthEast – Sector Support for Nuclear
Sector support in North East England
One NorthEast – Regional Sector Support, inc. Oil and Gas and Marine
Sector support in North East England
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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 Tees Valley
Company set up to promote the Tees Valley as a centre for renewable energy and hydrogen
Renewable Energy at the Local Level (REALL)
Partnership promoting the development and awareness of renewable energy initiatives by local groups in the rural areas of Northumberland and Durham in North East England
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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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
Sembcorp Utilities UK
Subsidiary of Sembcorp Utilities, it provides industrial utilities and services to businesses in Teesside. Is building 30 MW wood-fuelled power plant on Teesside.
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 Hydrogen Project
Hydrogen project on Teesside utilising the extensive existing hydrogen infrastructure in the Tees Valley
Tees Valley Partnership
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
View North East – NE Regional Spatial Strategy
Website for the Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS) consultation for North East England
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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