ResourcesThere are a number of further sources of information about the impact of climate change on your home – some related to a particular impact, and some more generally useful resources. You may be eligible for financial help in the form of grants, awards or subsidised products for some home adaptations. Your local council or energy efficiency advice centre may offer further advice on what is available locally, in addition to the organisations listed below. FloodingThe National Flood Forum is a community network set up by people who have suffered from flooding. The Environment Agency provides information on flooding including coastal and river flood risk maps. The Norwich Union guide to flood resilient homes Flood resilient homes – including a flood simulator, and flooding support pages created by Norwich Union The Flows projects - showing an example of a home converted for flood resilience The National Flood Forum’s blue pages – a PDF directory of products and services What’s My Flood Risk – offering flood risk surveys and more CIRIA flooding guide – providing advice on the repair and restoration of buildings following a flood Guidance for homeowners on responsible rainwater management and SuDS Water scarcityYour water company may have special offers for hippos, water butts and other water saving devices. Find your local water company details. You may also qualify for special offers on 'A-rated' appliances - try a local energy efficiency advice centre or the Thames and Central Energy Efficiency Advice Centre. Waterwise – an independent NGO focused on reducing water consumption in the UK. Their site provides advice on water efficiency and has a database of water-efficient appliances. Many water companies have regular special offers on water efficient devices such as water butts. Find your local water company. OverheatingGrants are available to help with the cost of insulation. The Energy Savings Trust provides information on saving energy and avoiding overheating at home. The Warm Front Grant is a government-funded initiative providing a package of insulation and heating improvements up to the value of £2,700 (or £4,000 if oil central heating is recommended). If you own your own home or rent it from a private landlord, you may be eligible. The Australian government's guide to sustainable homes gives an overview of passive design cooling techniques. Energy Savings Trust – includes a guide on overheating avoidance, a database of grants available for insulation, and other energy efficiency measures Construction Resources – an ecological builder’s merchant, selling insulation made from renewable resources Greenhouse is a helpful guide from the Australian government on using passive measures to keep your home cool GeneralThe Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) produces regular updated reports on our understanding of climate change, its potential impacts and options for adaptation and mitigation the Earth’s climate The UK Climate Impact Programme (UKCIP) coordinates research on how climate change will affect the UK at regional and national levels DIY Planet Repairs provides practical advice and useful information on reducing your carbon emissions The BBC Weather Centre provides useful climate change information |