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Energy efficiency and fuel poverty. Dr Brenda Boardman Environmental Change Institute University of Oxford. Scottish Parliament & SDC, 6.11.08. Policy choices. England vs Scotland. Targeting the fuel poor. Pensioner households. Fuel poor households. 50%. 12% in fuel poverty.
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Energy efficiency and fuel poverty Dr Brenda Boardman Environmental Change Institute University of Oxford Scottish Parliament & SDC, 6.11.08
Targeting the fuel poor Pensioner households Fuel poor households 50% 12% in fuel poverty
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
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