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(ibid). 3.3 Other Policies Stay Warm Exclusively Designed For The Over-60s, ...

(Ibid).
3.3 Other Policies
Stay Warm
Exclusively designed for the over-60s, StayWarm offers you complete peace of mind. Once you've joined you pay a fixed price for all your energy* by monthly Direct Debit.
The amount you pay is based on the number of people who live in your home and the number of bedrooms it has. We guarantee that as long as you remain with StayWarm, the price you pay will be fixed for 12 months from when you sign up.
Exclusively for the over-60s
One fixed regular monthly Direct Debit payment
Prices guaranteed for 12 months
Complete peace of mind no unexpected bills
http://www.staywarm.co.uk/pages/default.asp

Energy Efficiency Commitment
The gas and electricity Regulator Ofgem is responsible for managing an Energy Efficiency Commitment (EEC), where electricity and gas suppliers are obliged to achieve targets in domestic energy efficiency. DEFRA has described the benefits of the EEC as thus:
‘The EEC contributes to the Climate Change Programme by cutting greenhouse gas emissions. At least 50% of energy savings must be focussed on a priority group of low-income consumers in receipt of certain benefits and tax credits/pension credit. So it is expected that the EEC will also contribute to the eradication of fuel poverty.' (http://www.defra.gov.uk/Environment/energy/eec/).
The first phase of the EEC ran from 1 April 2002 to 31 March 2005 and is expected to save 0.37 MtC annually by 2010, with the second phase running from 1 April 2005 to 31 March 2008 and requiring around double the level of activity.
Solar For London
Solar for London is actively involved in helping housing providers to set up solar energy for large developments around London. (http://www.solarforlondon.org). The organisation also works with London boroughs to raise and secure funding for the solar projects.
The Nottingham Declaration
In an effort to reduce carbon emissions Local Authorities have signed up to the Nottingham Declaration on Climate Change. Over 100 authorities have signed up to agree with the following stipulations:
Acknowledging that climate change is happening
Accepting that climate change will precipitate great change on people, places, economy, society, and environment.
Meeting emissions targets
Raising public awareness
Working with central government to help the delivery of the UK Climate Change Programme
Invest in partnership
Record progress and publish results
(Ibid).Social Housing Brief 2.
3.4 Case Studies
Merton
Established originally as a means to reduce the cost of energy bills for new businesses, the Merton Rule is now recognised as contributing to the reduction of global warming. (http://www.merton.gov.uk).


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