UK policy and legislation
The UK Government has set out a vision for the UK to create a low carbon economy in the Energy White Paper which includes an increase in the use of renewable energy through a variety of initiatives. Use the links below to find out more.
European policy
The European Commission's Energy White Paper on Renewable Energy Sources sets out a strategy and action plan which includes an increase in the use of renewable energy. A series of legislative directives have been implemented. Use the links to find out more:
![Energy Saving Trust [go to EST Portal]](/images/header/title_est.gif "Energy Saving Trust [go to EST Portal]")
![Housing & buildings [go to homepage]](http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/housingbuildings/images/header/title_housing2.gif "Housing & buildings [go to homepage]")
