Local authority action for energy efficiency in housing stock

This paper presents the findings of analysis of energy efficiency data supplied by landlords with bids for funding from the Decent Homes Standard Backlog programme administered by the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA).

Data obtained demonstrates that energy efficiency programmes are integrated with DHS programmes; how work is funded; the scale of works; and attitudes towards the proposed Green Deal mechanism. It reveals landlords’ aspirations, the challenges they face, the drivers for energy efficiency at local authority level, and their achievements.