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A Gear Shift for HECA?

This report, written in May 2003, assesses the progress to date of the Housing Energy Conservation Act (HECA) in Wales. It discusses current challenges, the potential for change, and outlines strategies for improving energy efficiency in Welsh households. Key areas covered include targets, resources, support, investment, regulations, and agreements. The report also highlights the need for enhanced action to combat fuel poverty and address hard-to-heat homes.

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A Gear Shift for HECA?

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  1. A Gear Shift for HECA? François Samuel Housing Directorate Welsh Assembly Govt. May 2003

  2. Progress to date • What prospect for change? • UK • Wales • Where next?

  3. HECA Progress to date • 30% target by 2007 • Actual progress (half way) 3.92% • Lack of profile • Lack of resources • WAG support so far • Reporting software • Guidance • HEES investment

  4. Prospect for change? • UK White paper • Building Regulations • Increased EEC • Barriers to ESCOs

  5. Prospect for change? • Wales • Economic Development Committee Energy Review • WAG Energy Statement • Enhanced role for LAs • Energy Efficiency Action plan

  6. Prospect for change? • Wales • WAG/WLGA energy conservation policy agreement? • WHQS • 2012 target • SAP • £1.5 b shortfall

  7. Prospect for change? • Wales • Renewal strategies and energy efficiency • Welsh Fuel Poverty commitment • 2010 for vulnerable households • 2018 for all households • Rising HEES budget • Hard to heat homes

  8. Where next? • LA/WLAG 3 year policy agreement • Fuel Poverty Commitment • Establish advisory group • Monitoring mechanisms • Hard to heat homes • HEES review 2003 • LA housing business plans by 2003

  9. A Gear Shift for HECA François Samuel Housing Directorate Welsh Assembly Govt. May 2003

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