Energy Saving Trust

Energy Saving Trust (EST) is a British organization devoted to promoting energy efficiency, energy conservation, and the sustainable use of energy, thereby reducing carbon dioxide emissions and helping to prevent man-made climate change. It was founded in the United Kingdom as a government-sponsored initiative in 1992, following the global Earth Summit.[1]

Energy Saving Trust is an independent, not-for-profit organization funded by the government and the private sector.[2][3] It is a social enterprise, and also has a charitable foundation.[4] The EST has regional offices in England, and country offices in Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland.[1][5] It maintains a comprehensive website, and a network of numerous local advice centres.[6]

History and purpose

The Energy Saving Trust was formally established in November 1992.[7][3] It was formed, as a public-private partnership, in response both to the director-general of Ofgas's 1991 proposal to increase energy efficiency in natural gas use,[8][9][10] and to the global June 1992 Earth Summit call to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prevent global warming and climate change.[1][11] In the wake of energy-supplier privatisation in the UK, the EST was also specifically formed as an instrument to ensure energy conservation and carbon-emission reduction in a free-market environment.[12][10] The structure, scope, nature, and funding of EST's activities and programmes have varied over the years due to governmental policy changes; however its primary focus – on consumers and households – has remained the same.[11][13] It is the largest provider of energy-saving advice, and has effected significant and measurable savings of energy, money, and carbon.[11]

EST's main goals are to achieve the sustainable use of energy and to cut carbon dioxide emissions. It acts as a bridge between consumers, government, trade, businesses, third sector organisations, local authorities, and the energy market.[2][4] The EST's target audience is consumers, local authorities, energy companies, and policy makers.[14] Among other activities, they provide:

Services provided

The EST provides grants and free advice to the public to help reduce energy use, energy bills, and greenhouse gas emissions.[16]

For individuals, Energy Saving Trust provides information and advice on subjects including:[18][19]

For organisations, Energy Saving Trust provides numerous services including:[20][19]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 Dawson, Catherine. Green Property: Buying, Developing and Investing in Eco-friendly Property, and Becoming More Energy Efficient. Kogan Page Publishers, 2008. p. 11–12.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Energy Saving Trust – Profile at European Energy Network
  3. 1 2 United Kingdom Energy Report. Enerdata, 2011. p. 7.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Energy Saving Trust – About Us
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 Energy Saving Trust. Sust-it.
  6. ↑ Jenkins, Dilwyn. Renewable Energy Systems: The Earthscan Expert Guide to Renewable Energy Technologies for Home and Business. Routledge, 2013. p. 15.
  7. ↑ Oshitani, Shizuka. Global Warming Policy in Japan and Britain: Interactions Between Institutions and Issue Characteristics. Manchester University Press, 2006. pp. 166–169.
  8. ↑ Owen, Gill. A Market in Efficiency: Promoting Energy Savings Through Competition. Institute for Public Policy Research, 1996. p. 11.
  9. ↑ Markus, T.A. (ed). Domestic Energy and Affordable Warmth. Watt Committee on Energy; British Gas. Routledge, 2005. p. 43.
  10. 1 2 Owen, Gill. Public Purpose Or Private Benefit?: The Politics of Energy Conservation. Manchester University Press, 1999. pp. 104–109.
  11. 1 2 3 Whitmarsh, Lorraine; Lorenzoni, Irene; O'Neill, Saffron (eds). Engaging the Public with Climate Change: Behaviour Change and Communication. Routledge, 2012. pp. 142–160.
  12. ↑ Oshitani, Shizuka. Global Warming Policy in Japan and Britain: Interactions Between Institutions and Issue Characteristics. Manchester University Press, 2006. pp. 184–186.
  13. ↑ Elliott, David. Energy, Society and Environment. Routledge, 2002. pp. 152–154.
  14. ↑ Energy Saving Trust at ManagEnergy
  15. ↑ "Energy Saving Advice Service". In: DEVELOPING PARTNERSHIPS AND BETTER TARGETING: Delivering programmes for the benefit of the fuel poor. National Energy Action. 6 November 2013.
  16. 1 2 Carrington, Damian. "Energy Saving Trust funding cut by half". The Guardian. 21 January 2011.
  17. ↑ Energy Saving Trust — Certification
  18. ↑ Energy Saving Trust – Individuals
  19. 1 2 Committee on Climate Change. Building a Low-carbon Economy: The UK's Contribution to Tackling Climate Change; the First Report of the Committee on Climate Change. Great Britain: The Stationery Office, 2008. p. 232.
  20. ↑ Energy Saving Trust – Organisations

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