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The Work Of Nea Is Often Based On Demonstration Projects That Can Then Be ...

The work of
NEA is often based on demonstration projects that
can then be implemented on wider scale
Access to REECH newsletterCommunity workers gain new ideas for action
increasing interest in the benefits for residents
(Source: http://www.nea.org.uk)
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This project is designed to aid older people living in London who have mental health problems and/or the beginnings of dementia.
3.2 Current Energy Efficient Schemes
Government
Warm Front
Warm Front is the Government's chief grant-funded programme for tackling fuel poverty. Initially launched as the Home Energy Efficiency Scheme in June 2000 Warm Front has aided over 140,000 households over the last year. (http://www.defra.gov.uk/ENVIRONMENT/energy/hees/04.htm). Warm Front offers online advice and grants to consumers, promoting a guaranteed reduction in energy bills.
The Warm Front grant of £2,700 or £4,000 provides a package of insulation and heating tailored to each property. These measures include insulation, heating systems, and advice. (‘http://www.defra.gov.uk/ENVIRONMENT/energy/hees/01.htm')
The Decent Homes Standard
Decided in 2000, the Decent Homes Standard is the responsibility of the government to make sure that all social housing meets a good standard by 2010. This 'decent' standard of home has been identified as ‘one which is wind and weather tight, warm and has modern facilities.' (http://www.swea.co.uk). In June 2006 the Thermal Comfort Criteria required efficient heating to be as follows:
Any gas or oil programmable central heating
Electric storage heaters
Warm air systems
Underfloor systems
Programmable LPG/solid fuel central heating
Similarly efficient heating systems which are developed in the future
Loft insulation (higher specification for dwellings heated by electric storage heaters).
(Ibid)
The Housing Act 2004: Summary of the Main Provisions
‘The Housing Act 2004 is a key piece of legislation that will protect the most vulnerable in society and help create a fairer and better housing market. It will also strengthen the Government's drive to meet its 2010 decent homes target. Measures relevant to this study include:
?New Housing Health and Safety Rating System
?Increasing management powers of Local authorities http://www.communities.gov.uk/
Housing Corporation
The Housing Corporation, the national Government agency that financially supports new affordable housing, is set to make the biggest single investment in energy-efficient homes so far in its development plans, which aim to save 40,000 tonnes of CO2 per day and 2.5 million litres of water each day. (http://www.housingcorp.gov.uk).


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