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Strategies for Enhancing Energy Efficiency and Alleviating Fuel Poverty in the UK

Dr. Brenda Boardman's presentation at the Scottish Parliament discusses the crucial policies for targeting fuel poverty, particularly among pensioner and vulnerable households. The disparities in fuel poverty levels in England and Scotland are analyzed, highlighting the need for a transformation in housing stock. Key strategies include the implementation of Energy Performance Certificates, creating local Low Carbon Zones, and ensuring widespread access to essential upgrades, alongside financial support through low-interest loans to improve energy efficiency and reduce fuel poverty.

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Strategies for Enhancing Energy Efficiency and Alleviating Fuel Poverty in the UK

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  1. Energy efficiency and fuel poverty Dr Brenda Boardman Environmental Change Institute University of Oxford Scottish Parliament & SDC, 6.11.08

  2. Policy choices

  3. England vs Scotland

  4. Targeting the fuel poor Pensioner households Fuel poor households 50% 12% in fuel poverty

  5. Energy Performance Certificate

  6. Distribution of efficiency

  7. Transforming the housing stock

  8. Fuel poverty and housing strategy • Low Carbon Zones, first 50% fuel poor • One per local authority • SAP 81 by 2012 • Address-specific energy database, 2012 • Deal with other 50% by 2016 • Requires widespread provision of EPC

  9. Policies to aid fuel poor • Link Tolerable Standard with mandatory minimum standards • 100% low-interest loans • If upgrade two bands • New social housing for rent

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