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The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) is carrying forward a package of reforms that present a risk to the existing regulatory drivers for CHP and district heating in the built environment. The “Red Tape Challenge” aims to remove local planning authority (LPA) powers to specify carbon saving measures on specific sites.
The Local Government Climate and Energy Strategy Series provides a comprehensive, straightforward overview of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction strategies for local governments.
ACE Research, in partnership with the Energy Saving Trust and Solstice Associates has developed a Renewable Heat Incentive calculator for DECC and the Scottish Government.
The energy debate is centre stage. Decision makers and the voters they represent increasingly feel that the market does not deliver fair value and that policies to move to a secure, low carbon energy system are costing too much. The result is growing mistrust across the energy sector. If we are to rebuild trust, the debate needs to move beyond switching suppliers, towards placing control of energy back into the hands of the energy user.
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Individual heat metering and charging (IMC) are seen as promising methods to reduce domestic heating and hot water use through the provision of financial incentives. The heat consumption measured by meters is influenced by both the dwelling characteristics and the behaviour of the occupant, but heating charges would ideally relate to occupant behaviour only. This dilemma can be especially relevant under two circumstances: if the thermal performance of the dwelling is poor and/or if heating costs represent a substantial part of the occupants’ income, i.e. in social housing.
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Effective use of HHSRS and minimum standards: a toolkit for local authorities
This policy briefing authored by ACE Research and University of York’s Department of Social Policy and Social Work (SPSW) explores some of the key gaps in knowledge regarding justice in energy efficiency policy in the UK.
