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Subsequent Issues Which Have Been Repeatedly Raised And Been Proven To Be ...

Subsequent issues which have been repeatedly raised and been proven to be demanding of policy enforcement include the care for the elderly, and more specifically, fuel provision for elderly persons to reduce the numbers of excess winter deaths. For example, National Energy Action promotes research initiatives into reducing the effects of fuel poverty on health as a key element of their public health agenda.(National Energy Action 2006: 2). They are particularly concerned with the health of elderly people who cannot afford to heat their own homes
A survey printed by EPN magazine, conducted by British Gas, found that inhabitants of London are less likely to conserve energy than anywhere else in the UK, with Knowsley in the North West showing a higher level of energy efficiency. (http://www.epnmagazine.com). However, London appears to be on a par with, or ahead of, northern initiatives for promoting energy efficiency. For example, an article in the Guardian - that consults the Energy Saving Trust; the Carbon Trust; the Local Government Association; and the Improvement and Development Agency - put the Greater London authority at the top of a list of councils promoting climate change as part of their policy agenda. (http://environment.guardian.co.uk/climate change/story/html). The boroughs of Merton, Sutton, and Croydon were also listed as being in the top 20.
3.1 Public Awareness
The National Energy Association has had a London office operating since 1992. The two current major projects are REECH - Realising energy efficient communities and homes, and OPEN (Older People's Energy Needs).
REECH is a partnership between NEA and British Gas, aiming to provide energy efficiency improvements - specifically heating and insulation - to members of ethnic communities. (http://www.nea.org.uk/Working_with..Local_authorities/London). So far REECH has extended to London, Bradford, Rochdale, Oldham, West Midlands, and Cardiff. The project focuses on overcoming language and cultural differences so that energy efficiency advice can be communicated effectively. Furthermore, it recognises that people who are already on low incomes are ‘extremely vulnerable without access to money saving improvements and are missing out on their entitlements.' (Ibid).


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