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Useful if you have done some work in identifying an environmental or sustainability factor.
Find out about how the technologies that can help you deliver a sustainable future.
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Policy: Energy Policies

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Key Product
Product Name Description Tool Type
Environmental Matrix
Software and database that enables Housing Associations to develop an Environmental Management System System

Other useful products for this policy:
Product Name Description Tool Type
Affordable Warmth Management Tool Matrix and system for energy management with with clear concepts and goals based on staged methodology.
System
Bank of Good Practice A web site of links to publications and examples of good practice that will help associations meet the minimum standards contained in the regulatory code and guidance.
Reference
Developing an Environmental Policy and Action Plan Step by step guide for housing associations to develop an environmental policy and action plan.
Guide
Directory of Energy Services Guide and routemap for developing energy services from scratch.
Guide
E factor: Six guiding principles for improving sustainability in housing A beginners guide to sustainability.
Guide
EcoHomes An environmental rating system for homes.
System
EcoLaw Guide to environmental regulation for housing associations.
Reference
Foundations for the Future A guide to sustainable development for housing associations and checklists for sustainable action.
Guide
From A to ZED – Realising Zero (fossil) Energy Developments A practical guide (principles and toolkit) for housing associations, planning authorities, architects and developers on how a zero energy development (ZED) can be achieved as easily as a conventional development.
Guide
Funding Search Tool A database designed to allow housing managers to search for funding opportunities for energy related projects.
Guide
Generating Solar Homes: Pathways to PV Initiative promoting photovoltaics and solar energy in housing associations.
Guide
Good Practice Guide 52 case studies of what is currently being achieved in the social housing sector, covering new build and refurbishment.

All are available to view on the web.

The refurbishment case studies are also available as a downloadable guide.

Reference
Health and Warmth A tool and guide that enables housing associations to develop an Affordable Warmth Policy and action plan, linked to the Environmental Matrix.
Guide
Sustainability Works Web based tool combining comprehensive information resource on sustainable housing development with policy and project report writing application. Hands on training courses also available. Web tool includes social and strategic issues as well as environmental and technical aspects of sustainability. EcoHomes prediction tool, Sustainability Toolkit and HQI's fully integrated with the tool.
System
Sustainable Homes A one-stop-shop providing support, advice and training on sustainable development to housing associations and their partners, including a dedicated enquiry service, which can tailor advice to an enquirers needs and level of experience.
Guide
Toolkit of Sustainability Indicators To help staff at assess the sustainability of its community and its approaches.
Guide
Urban Design Compendium An analysis of core design issues for sustainable developments and housing-led regeneration projects.
Reference