The National Insulation Association does not provide energy saving advice, but you may be able to access this support through the links below, as well as other useful information relating to energy efficiency, government policies and strategies, industry regulations and standards etc.
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UK Government / Devolved Governments
UK Government / Devolved Governments
Energy Efficiency Policy
Government Energy Efficiency Schemes / Building Safety Programmes
Building regulations and other legislation introduced by devolved governments take priority over UK-wide industry standards. It is therefore important to be aware of the rules that prevail in each state. Some useful sources of guidance can be found below.
Northern Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Insulation Stakeholders / Government Agencies
Government Agencies / Industry Bodies
Numerous government agencies and industry bodies help to safeguard standards and contribute to industry debate, policy development, consultation exercises and the publication of relevant industry data. Below is a selection of influential bodies in the UK.
- Ofgem – (Office of Gas and Electricity Markets), the government regulator for the UK’s electricity and gas markets.
- Green Deal Oversight & Registration Body
- Construction Skills Certification Scheme
- Local Authority Building Control
- Gas Safe Register
- National Residential Landlords Association
TrustMark / PAS2030 + MCS Certification Bodies
TrustMark is the only government-endorsed quality scheme for work carried out in domestic properties. It is a requirement of the PAS standards that retro-fitted energy efficiency measures be fitted by a Trustmark-accredited installer. The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) provides similar assurance for projects involving the installation of microgeneration measures. Links to the respective certification bodies are listed below.
Insulation Guarantee Providers
Different insulation products and insulation systems may be supported by guarantees from different providers. Here is a list of some of the most notable providers in the sector.
Industry Standards / PAS 2030 / PAS 2035
Building Regulations
The following sites provide further information on regulations in each UK province.
England
Northern Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Industry Standards (inc. PAS 2030/35:2019)
The British Standards Institute was the world’s first national standards body. Today, it shapes best practice codes and standards across a vast array of industries. The link below is to the BSI Shop, where visitors can purchase relevant BSI solution packs.
Consumer Energy Advice
Energy Advice
There are numerous sites offering practical advice on energy efficiency measures in the home. The following sources offer advice for different parts of the UK.
