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Who Do I Contact For?
A local business wishing to diversify
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is a government-sponsored development agency that oversees a network of 9 Local Enterprise Companies. HIE's growing businesses group has one fundamental aim: enabling business to realise its full economic potential in the Highlands and Islands.
Contact
Jeff Foot
Commercialisation and Investment
Highlands and Islands Enterprise
Tel. 01463 244439
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A local business requiring facts about renewable energy training
The Skills Team of Highlands and Islands Enterprise are a one-stop shop for all aspects of training, skills and lifelong learning. They work with a wide range of businesses throughout the HIE network area in maximising staff potential. Along with the Sectors Skills Council they have funded a post to deal specifically with energy and utility skills development in the renewable energy sector.
Contact
Anne Murray
Head of Workforce Development
Highlands and Islands Enterprise
Tel. 01463 244 332
Email anne.murray@hient.co.uk
Web www.hie.co.uk/learningworks | www.hie.co.uk
How to become an accredited renewable energy installer
Highlands and Islands Community Energy Company (HICEC) is a non-profit company that is currently a subsidiary of Highlands and Islands Enterprise. They assist a variety of community groups and organisations to install renewable energy devices and larger community projects to generate and sell alternative Green power to the National Grid.
Contact
Eric Dodd
Highlands and Islands Community Energy Company (HICEC)
Tel. 01463 244202
Web www.hie.co.uk/community-energy.html
A business from outwith the Highlands and Islands wishing to locate in the region or work with a local partner
First port of call should be the Inward Investment Team at Highlands and Islands Enterprise. They work closely with companies wishing to have a presence in the region and will also help find the ideal trading partner.
Contact
Rob Clarke
International Trade and Investment Team
Highlands and Islands Enterprise
Tel. 01463 244458
Web www.hie.co.uk/locate
A renewable energy device developer seeking funding
Highlands and Islands Enterprise is a key player in influencing how the renewable energy sector will develop in the region. Their Renewables Team has invested substantially in the industry in a bid to enhance the Highlands and Islands world-class reputation as leaders in the field of Green clear energy.
Contact
Elaine Hanton
Renewables Team
Highlands and Islands Enterprise
Tel. 01463 244288
Web www.hie.co.uk/renewable-energy.html
A business wishing to install renewable or alternative energy sources
The Energy Savings Trust is a non-profit organisation whose goal is the promotion of energy efficiency and the integration of renewable energy sources. Through their programmes, they provide expert and impartial advice and information as well as grants to encourage the more efficient use of energy in businesses, homes and vehicles across the UK.
Contact
Consumers:
Energy Saving Trust
Tel: 0800 138 8858
Web http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/aboutest/how/scotland/
Businesses:
Forestry Commission Scotland Woodfuel Project
Tel: 01349 860919
E-mail: biomass.scotland@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
A householder wishing to install a renewable energy device
The Energy Savings Trust is an organisation that develops and manages energy efficiency programmes and grants schemes on behalf of the UK Government. They provide consumers and stakeholders with accurate, independently verified information on the benefits of sustainable energy products and services.
Contact
Energy Savings Trust
Tel. 0800 138 8858
Web www.est.org.uk
A community group wishing to explore the pros and cons of renewable energy developments
Highlands and Islands Community Energy Company (HICEC) is a non-profit company who provide free renewable energy advice, grant funding and finance to community groups and other organisations. HICEC is run by a voluntary board of directors appointed for their specialist knowledge and involvement in renewable energy and community development.
Contact
Eric Dodd
Highlands and Islands Community Energy Company (HICEC)
Tel. 01463 244202
Web http://www.hie.co.uk/community-energy.html
Advice and facts about energy efficiency
The Energy Saving Trust (EST) encourages energy efficiency and the integration of renewable energy sources into the economic fabric of our society. To achieve this they promote the use of cleaner fuels for transport and better insulation and heating efficiency for buildings and homes and champion small-scale renewable energy, such as solar energy and wind power.
Also good contacts for energy efficiency advice are The Carbon Trust in Scotland and the Scottish Energy Efficiency Organisation.
Contact
Energy Saving Trust
Tel. 0800 138 8858
Web www.est.org.uk
The Carbon Trust in Scotland
Tel. 01355 813400
Web: www.thecarbontrust.co.uk
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Information on the renewable energy supply chain in the Highlands and Islands
Highlands and Islands Enterprise’s Renewables Team is working with all the major players in the industry to ensure the significant economic opportunity promised by renewable energy is fully realised to the benefit of the Highlands and Islands. HIE aims to see the area’s substantial resource explored and to this end supports the region’s renewable energy sector in a variety of ways. Underpinning this work is the objective of obtaining maximum benefits for local companies and the local economy.
Contact
Gavin MacKay
Renewables Team
Highlands and Islands Enterprise
Tel. 01463 244 581
Email: gavin.mackay@hient.co.uk
Web www.hie.co.uk/renewable-energy.html
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Information on the HI-energy website or to give feedback
The HI-energy website has been developed by HIE in consultation with key stakeholders. It is very much designed to represent all organisations in the Highlands and Islands involved in the renewable energy sector. All feedback on the website and news and updates to be included are welcome.
Contact
Anna Allan
HIE Renewables Team
Cowan House
Inverness Retail and Business Park
Inverness
IV2 7GF
Tel. 01463 244 273
Email info@hi-energy.org.uk
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