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	Home Information Pack Home Information Packs including Energy Performance Certificates will be implemented on a phased basis from 1 August.

	Federation of Small Businesses The FSB is non-profit making and non-party political The Federation of Small Businesses is the UK´s largest campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms. Formed in 1974, it now has 215,000 members across 33 regions and 230 branches. Our lobbying arm - led by the Westminster Press and Parliamentary office - applies pressure on MPs, Government and Whitehall and puts the FSB viewpoint over to the media. The FSB also has Press and Parliamentary Offices in Glasgow, Cardiff and Belfast to lobby the devolved assemblies. Policy Managers work alongside Regional Development Agencies to further FSB influence at a regional level. In addition, Member Services is committed to delivering a wide range of high quality, good value business services to members of the FSB. These services will be subject to continuing review and will represent a positive enhancement to the benefit of membership of the Leading Business Organisation in the UK.

	Poole Energy Poole Energy is the leading supplier of Home Information Packs (HIPs) and Energy Performance Certificates (EPC´s) in and surrounding the Poole area.

	Elmhurst Energy Systems Elmhurst Energy Systems Limited is a Government accredited body for the issue and endorsement of Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) ratings. This accreditation is contained in a licence granted by the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). Elmhurst is registered under ISO EN 9002 for quality assurance and the Elmhurst SAP software is independently checked and approved by the Building Research Establishment ensuring it complies fully with the SAP.

	Gas Safe Register Anyone carrying out gas work must have a Gas Safe Register ID card. If not, they are breaking the law and putting you and your family at risk. Gas safety is one of the most important factors in having a safe home and work place. The dangers that surround unsafe gas appliances are deadly serious. Poorly maintained, faulty or badly installed gas work leads to carbon monoxide poisoning, the effects of which can be fatal. It’s not always easy to spot an illegal gas worker for a fully qualified Gas Safe registered engineer. Always ask to see your gas engineer’s Gas Safe Register ID card to make sure they are safe and legal. The Gas Safe register is here to make sure you don’t fall into the trap of paying for illegal gas work with your health, and possibly your life.

	Carbon Trust The Carbon Trust helps business and the public sector cut carbon emissions, and supports the development of low carbon technologies.

	Home Information Pack Provider Directory This website allows you to find your local Home Information Pack Provider with ease. Covering all towns and counties in England and Wales including Bournemouth and Poole.

	Southampton Energy Southampton Energy is the leading supplier of Home Information Packs (HIPs) and Energy Performance Certificates (EPC´s) in and surrounding the Southampton area.

	Association of Home Information Pack Providers Founded in 2005 by a number of key players in the emerging market, the Association of Home Information Pack Providers (AHIPP), was set up to ensure that there would be proper representation for those companies who will be at the heart of a new industry. Full membership will be open to those involved in the production and collation of Home Information Packs (HIPs), with Associate and Affiliate membership available to other interested organisations.

	Defra (Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs) Defra´s core purpose is to improve the current and future quality of life. For the first time one department has brought together the interests of farmers and the countryside; the environment and the rural economy; the food we eat, the air we breathe and the water we drink. They do all this by integrating environmental, social and economic objectives - putting sustainable development into practice every day, and by championing sustainable development as the way forward for Government.

	Landmark Information Group Welcome to the Energy Performance Certificate and Home Condition Report Registers. This website will allow you to find an accredited person to undertake an Energy Performance Certificate or Home Condition report or to check that an individual is accredited or retrieve an Energy Performance Certificate or Home Condition Report

	The Energy Saving Trust The Energy Saving Trust is a non-profit organisation, funded both by government and the private sector. They are one of the UK´s leading organisations set up to address the damaging effects of climate change and we have offices in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. There aim is to cut emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) by promoting the sustainable and efficient use of energy.

	Landlord Zone LandlordZONE.co.uk - helping Landlords since 1999 - a free access web portal for landlords, agents & tenants - a knowledge base for practisioners and a marketplace for buyers & suppliers.

	Building Performance Directive Implementation Advisory Group The (EU) European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) Directive Implementation Advisory Group (DIAG) has been established to advise the UK Government on the energy performance of buildings and the implementation of the European Energy Building Performance Directive in a timely manner.