NEA South Wales Fuel Poverty Forum

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1 NEA South Wales Fuel Poverty Forum

2 Who we are; TT&R Quality ECO & Green Deal Progress Solid Wall Insulation Definition of Solid Wall EWI and IWI Issues on Site Construction Types ECO Process Notification Example Qualifying criteria Assessment requirements The Small Print Guarantees HTT CW Definition and how to identify them District Heating Qualifying criteria SUMMARY OF CESP vs ECO Working on Viable Schemes Maximising Funding Area Based approach Agenda

3 Who We are Specialists in Solid Wall Insulation in Wales for > 20 years One of the largest independent solid wall insulation installers in the UK PAS2030, Green Deal Advice Organisation Completed the first CESP project in the UK Specialists in Energy Efficiency Offices throughout the UK Heavily invested in TT&R Working with the major funding bodies

4 TT&R Dedicated to EWI & IWI 20 bays + working at heights platform 20 Apprentices started this month Up-skill & train; Our work-force Client s DLO SME s & subcontractors Formal qualification NVQ Levels 2 & 3

5 TT&R Flexible approach to working with clients; Working with Client s DLO Working with SME s in areas where we are working

6 Quality PAS2030 Installer SERS have commissioned the BRE to produce a Solid Wall Insulation Best Practice Guide covering solid wall & non-traditional properties e.g. Surveying Installation Risk Analysis Tool Kit Avoiding Unintended consequences

7 ECO & GD Progress Source: DECC Report August 2013 GD Of 4,358 GD cash back measures installed 97% were boilers, and only 5 measures were SWI ECO Progress v ECO targets: CERO 0.6%, CSCO 9.3%, HHCRO 7% 30,000 measures have been sent back by Ofgem to suppliers for data correction and additional information 27,000 HTT Cavities are undergoing further checks to ensure they are valid Of 50,100 CWI installs 68% were to HTT CW Annual run rate for SWI 9.5k 2013 YTD v 80k 2012

8 ECO & GD Progress Ofgem have announced; Completion of a new Narrow Cavity Declaration form with the assessor required to be an employee of an energy supplier or independent from the installation supply chain. Chartered surveyors reports to be completed pre installation, using a revised reporting template with the Chartered Surveyor required to be independent of the installation supply chain. Technical monitoring to be increased from 5% to 10% and include monitoring mid way through the installation. New requirements to come into force from 1/10/13.

9 Solid Wall Insulation Mainly delivered through CERO the Largest ECO target/category In all geographic areas Solid Wall and Non-traditional/System Built e.g. Cornish, Wimpey No-Fines, Aery, BISF, Laing Easiform etc.

10 Solid Wall Insulation This includes; Solid Wall System Built or Non-Traditional i.e. systems that were constructed in non-traditional building methods and based on pre -cast and in- situ concrete, timber, steel and occasionally of cast iron construction. Often the outer face bares no relation to the structure

11 Solid Wall Insulation EWI (External Wall Insulation) Applied externally IWI (Internal Wall Insulation) Applied internally. Usually an insulated plasterboard system

12 Common Issues on Site Vent for Boiler flue gas External Lights Guttering Steps to be raised Fascia Sky dish External security light Outside tap and hose pipe tidy Brackets for hanging baskets Bracket fro TV aerial attached to fascia

13 Construction Types Houses Low-rise High-rise

14 ECO Process

15 Notification Example Type, number and location of properties: CERO CSCO HHCRO Datazone (if applicable): N/A E.G. CSCO Area reference N/A Brief Summary of the Measures to be Installed: Rate of Funding: Estimated ECO Savings: Maximum Funding Commitment (in ): Month by Month Delivery Profile: Month by Month Delivery Profile Tolerances:

16 Qualifying Criteria Measures under CERO & CSCO must be a RECOMMENDED MEASURE There are two ways CERO and CSCO measures can be recommended either in a Green Deal Advice Report (GDAR which must be lodged) or in a report by a Qualified Chartered Surveyor (CS). It is important to note that: The report recommending installation of a measure must be completed BEFORE the measure is installed. It is insufficient for a measure to be recommended in an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) it must either be recommended in a GDAR or Chartered Surveyor s Report. A measure installed for the purpose of HHCRO (affordable warmth) does not need to be recommended in either type of report. However, Utility Companies require a lodged EPC for all ECO installations (preferably before installation) including HHCRO.

17 Assessment Requirements A Green Deal Report must be lodged as evidence of CO2 A Green Deal Report and survey must be carried out by a Green Deal Assessor If technical monitoring or audit of a property shows that information derived from an EPC was inaccurate, Ofgem will treat the technical monitoring or audit as having failed. EPC Sampling / Cloning There are existing industry guidelines for sampling using a sample of EPC assessments to create EPCs for dwellings of a similar type and construction ( sampling or cloning ). However, if technical monitoring or audit of a property shows that information derived from sampling and entered into a SAP or RdSAP calculation was inaccurate (with respect to the actual characteristics of the property), Ofgem will treat the technical monitoring or audit as having failed, even if industry guidelines for sampling were followed. The measure will therefore be lost and will be reclaimed from the Contractor/Partner. Any audits revealing inaccurate data will result in the loss of the measure and will be reclaimed from the contractor/partner.

18 Appropriate Guarantee All SWI and CWI (including HTTCWI) must be guaranteed. An appropriate guarantee is one which meets the following criteria: Financial assurance: there must be a mechanism that gives assurance that the guarantee will be honoured even if the company or association providing the guarantee ceases to exist, or does not have sufficient funds to honour the guarantee. Duration: lasts for 25 years or longer. Coverage: results in the failed measure being replaced and covers costs of remedial and replacement works plus materials. Quality Assurance Framework: there must be an assurance framework for the quality of the installation and the product used in the installation. Ofgem will assess the suitability of this framework and Ofgem may require verification through independent assessment by an independent UKAS-accredited or other appropriate body.

19 The small print U-value calculation must be carried out to demonstrate insulation / system performance Notification period for installed measures; Partners Contractors to notify Utilities of all installed measures by 8 th of the month following the calendar month after installation of measure was completed Utilities to provide Ofgem with information by 15 th of every month (the following week) at latest Proportion of measure installed e.g. 100% (unless there are reasonable grounds not to do so e.g. planning, lack of consent from the householder). Where 100% of measure is not installed, the percentage installed and the reason must be included in the Ofgem submission as evidence All measures must have an Appropriate Guarantee e.g. greater than 50% of Under the CERO, there are some measures which can only be installed if other measures are installed as well e.g. must have SWI or SWI used to treat HTT CW

20 HTT CW ars Arguably most of wales

21 HTT CW Note Must be signed off by a chartered surveyor report Must not be covered by a guarantee

22 Thermal Imaging Identifying HTT CWI

23 District Heating District Heating connections can be installed under CERO and CSCO Eligible district heating connections include: new connections to domestic energy users; upgrades of existing connections where substantial replacement work is carried out to the plant and/or pipework; fuel switching where work is also carried out to the system machinery (e.g. downsizing of boilers) and this results in improved efficiencies; and upgrading a connection to a district heating system by installation of heat meters. Under the HHCRO, measures relating to district heating systems are eligible where it can be shown they achieve a heating saving at a property.

24 Summary CESP v s ECO Reporting far more onerous Greater liability on Contractors and/or Clients accurate CO2 reporting Deadlines throughout the Process U-values & GDR s required as evidence of CO2* House-by-house, Street-by-street approach PAS2030 certification for surveying and installing Tight Deadlines for notification SWI funding has less emphasis on geography than CESP i.e. where LSOA affected the funding significantly Fit-for-purpose solutions i.e. Measure must be recommended All systems installed must have a BBA or signed off by a RICS Surveyor (will effect internal wall systems) Must have appropriate 25 year Guarantee Greater Opportunity to engage the PRS and homeowners e.g. HHCRO, CERO and Green Deal greater emphasis on HTT CW and Off-Gas Electric HHCRO targeted at PRS previously Affordable Warmth targeted at Social tenants Greater collaboration between Client, funder and Contractor to maximise funding and get work underway *Starting U-value no longer a default value e.g. 2.1 this can and will affect carbon claimed from house type to house type

25 Working on viable schemes Packaging Schemes to maximise funding Area based approach Engaging the private sector (PRS & Homeowners); HHCRO (Primarily Heating) Green Deal Pull private dwellings into ECO Moving Quickly/Avoiding OJEU

26 Working on viable schemes Street-by-street approach Privates & Social Utilising funding initiatives across all categories Maximising ECO funding to deliver GD Working with SME s, Private & Social landlords and third sector organisations

27 Maximising Funding Building Schemes Effectively (Blended Mix); - Solid Wall & Non-traditional/System Built - Off-Gas; 1. Electric 2. Oil or Solid Fuel HTT As list of definitions U-value (as poor as possible) District Heating??

28 Clear Relationship It is important for the client to know who is responsible and why. Contract agreement, including ; Programme Governance Easy resolution of complaints Project Reporting Agreed Tenant and marketing protocol e.g. Canvassing & assessments Delivery and Installation or works - on-time, on-cost and with zero defects impacting on the client Guarantees Full Carbon Saving and funding offer/commitment TRANSPARENT

29 Thank You.

30 Nest Michelle Pedro Community Benefit Officer

31 Nest The Nest scheme is tackling fuel poverty in Wales by ensuring all householders have access to a range of advice and support to help them reduce their fuel bills. The scheme is designed to offer something for everyone, but offers a package of free home energy improvements for those householders who are most in need but cannot afford to make their homes more energy efficient. Key Highlights of Year 2 Customer Journey How ECO is included in our Customer Journey 25% of Nest referrals are signposted to ESAS Key Priorities for Year 3 2

32 Key Highlights of year 2 Nest significantly exceeded its targets this year, helping over 21,500 households with advice, and providing over 4,900 of those households with a package of free home energy improvements. Nest calculates before and after SAP ratings to measure the improvements made to the energy efficiency of the homes of low income households and the average improvement in SAP achieved. This year, almost 80% of properties had been improved to SAP band D or above after receiving their package of measures. Average reduction in annual fuel bill costs is 507 s (some or all of this may be taken as increased comfort rather than fuel bill savings) Average reduction in annual CO2 emission of 3 tonnes. Average increase to household annual income following a Benefit Entitlement Check was circa 1900 s in the second year of the scheme. 3

33 Key Highlights of year 2 continued.. All installations are completed by SME s across Wales which is driving income and jobs across the Welsh Economy There has been a marked improvement in the targeting of fuel-poor households this year, resulting in more improvements to homes from rural areas this year. 38% of installations were within rural areas, a significant increase of 17% compared to the previous year. There has also been a 10% increase in measures being installed in privately rented properties. Monitoring customer satisfaction continues to be important to Nest and 98% of householders were either satisfied or very satisfied with the Nest service provided. 4

34 Customer Journey For example, a Central Heating System needs replacing: Customer calls/ or we call the customer (EST) Check eligibility Provide Advice Home Energy Check Assign to Personal Customer Manager (PCM) Schedule survey Advise customer Order parts Schedule install Advise Customer Follow up customer satisfaction call/letter Home Survey Install Inspection Collect evidence Complete Whole House Assessment Request landlord approval if applicable Install new Central Heating System Leave warranty information Inspection of works 5

35 How ECO is included in our Customer Journey? Customer calls/ or we call the customer (EST) Provide Advice Ineligible: Home Energy Check >SAP 39 Signpost to ESAS (AW with own electric supplier) Electricity Supplier ESAS (Energy Saving Advice Service) Collect evidence DWP Referral to Electricity Supplier 6

36 Referrals 25% of Nest Referrals signposted to ESAS Referrals made to ESAS Month In line with our call volumes Nest continues to signpost 25% of referrals to ESAS 7

37 Key Priorities in Year 3 Now the scheme is entering its third year of operation: Nest aims to ensure that ECO funding is leveraged in conjunction with Nest to make an even bigger difference across Wales. Increasing the range of options for rural communities: through exploring the potential of offering biomass as a solution for off-gas households. Improving engagement with socially excluded groups, through developing a fuel povertytraining programme for partner organisations. 8

38 Thank you

39 ECO - The Energy Company Perspective Heather Watts UK Business Development Manager 1

40 ECO - High Level Overview ECO is the new obligation on all major suppliers (with more than 250k gas and electricity customers) to install measures to improve the energy efficiency of domestic households. ECO replaces CERT and CESP both of which have now come to an end. ECO STARTS 1 st January MONTHS TO COMPLETE THE FIRST PART OF THE OBLIGATION ECO ENDS 31 st March 2015 The programme is divided into 3 sub obligations: Home Heating Cost Reduction Obligation targeting Affordable Warmth Group (HHCRO) Carbon Emission Reduction Obligation (CERO) Carbon Saving Community Obligation (CS 2

41 ECO and the Sub-Obligations HOME HEATING COST REDUCTION OBLIGATION / AFFORDABLE WARMTH (HHCRO) Boiler Repairs and Replacements, cavity wall and loft insulation Affordable Warmth Eligible Home Owners & Private Rented Sector CARBON SAVING COMMUNITY OBLIGATION (CSCO) Cavity Wall and loft insulation CSCO Zones (lowest 15% IMD) Up to 25% in adjoining areas Rural Safeguard (15% AWG in areas with less than 10,000 inhabitants) CARBON EMISSIONS REDUCTION OBLIGATION (CERO) Hard to Treat Cavity Wall or Solid Wall Insulation (Primary Measures) Secondary Measures allowed if Primary Measure installed to at least 50% of the external facing walls. Will work alongside external finance e.g. Social Housing Providers and can be used to top up Green Deal Finance. 3

42 How ECO Differs from CERT/CESP More Complex 3 separate obligations (with CSCO having a further sub obligation within it) all with different targets, allowable measures, eligibility criteria and market potential. More Intrusive/Harder Sell Many of the ECO measures are more intrusive (an EPC survey needs to be done in the home) and involve a lot of upheaval for consumers i.e. SWI in particular (11 days work). Possible de-canting situations. Savings Specific to Individual Property Carbon (CERO/CSCO) and heating cost reductions (HHCRO) are based around RdSAP calculations. Greater Reporting and Evidence Requirements For every ECO measure there are 54 potential data items. There is also a significant evidence requirement for each installation. Tighter Timelines Suppliers MUST report a measure in its entirety by the end of the calendar month after it is installed this requires a completely new way of working. More Expensive Many measures are a lot more expensive. This and greater compliance requirements and search costs results in overall significantly higher costs. 4 4

43 Eligibility for ECO & Voids Under ECO, measures must be delivered to: A domestic energy user for CERO and CSCO A householder for HHCRO Social Housing tenants & landlords are not eligible under HHCRO: They are eligible under CERO & CSCO. A domestic energy user is a person who uses energy in domestic premises. The person must live in the premises at some point during the course of promotion this begins with the first engagement with the person about the installation and ends with the completion of work on the installation of the measure. We will not accept measures installed in void properties unless there is evidence to show someone occupied the premises at some point between the 1 st engagement and the notification deadline. Suppliers will achieve their HHCRO obligation by promoting qualifying actions to householders. A householder is a person who, among other things, occupies a domestic premises i.e. a building, or part of a building. 5

44 Calculating Carbon or Cost Savings under ECO For each ECO measure installed we must provide the carbon or cost saving associated with that measure under the relevant obligation to Ofgem. Savings must be calculated using SAP or RdSAP. SAP is a methodology developed by the Building Research Establishment (BRE) on behalf of the government to calculate the energy and environmental performance of dwellings. RdSAP is a simplified version of SAP that requires fewer data inputs. Only in cases where SAP nor RdSAP can be used may Suppliers use an alternative methodology. 6

45 Assessment of Recommended Measure For a measure to qualify under CERO & CSCO, the measure must be a recommended measure There are 2 ways a measure can be recommended 1. A Green Deal Advice Report (GDAR) OR 2. A Chartered Surveyor Report Green Deal Advice Report (GDAR) Report produced by a Green Deal Assessor via a qualifying assessment. Based on an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) AND Occupancy Assessment Each GDAR is specific to the premises where the measure is to be installed. Report must be logged on the Green Deal Register to be eligible under ECO. Chartered Surveyor Report Based on an assessment of a premises for the purpose of identifying measures for improving the energy efficiency of the premises. Assessment must be a survey of the full house. Reports must be completed before the measure is installed. It is insufficient for a measure to be recommended via an EPC alone if an EPC is produced as part of a GDAR, the RdSAP score behind the EPC score needs to be extracted to determine the measure savings. 7

46 Assessment of Recommended Measures If you wish to recommend measures to multiple properties such as a block of flats A GDAR must be completed for each property OR A single Chartered Surveyor s report may be used for more than one premises if: The report clearly states each premises that it relates to AND the key factors are determined for each property e.g. the boiler type. Sampling/Cloning There are existing industry guidelines for sampling using a sample of EPC assessments to create EPC s for dwellings of a similar type and construction. However if technical monitoring or an audit of a property shows info derived from sampling and entered into a SAP or RDSAP calculation was inaccurate, Ofgem will treat the TM or audit as having failed even if industry guidelines for sampling were followed. 8

47 ECO Delivery - Channel Strategy SP Contractor Network (Long term and trusted relationships with a select number of experienced delivery partners) We have established a network of contractors capable of installing ECO measures across the UK. Self generate leads. Service SP customer leads, ESAS and Scottish Government Referrals etc. Strategic Partnerships (Key Housing Associations, RSLs, Local Authorities, GDPs and community based partnerships) We can also provide funding direct to Local Authorities, RSLs, Housing Associations, GDPs and area based schemes etc. They can utilise our contractor network or use their own contractor base. Brokerage Government managed mechanism to give Green Deal Providers Access to ECO Funding. Flexibility is Key to our Delivery Strategy 9

48 The ScottishPower Offer We aim to be flexible and sensitive to strategic partnership delivery objectives. We aim to allow access to Direct Funding only or a fully managed solution via a selection of our appointed contractor network. We can provide scheme development and delivery support through dedicated project management. Our ECO delivery experience so far has allowed us to build up an early picture of the heating cost and carbon reduction potential for installations in varying property types. There is a significant difference in the ECO value obtained for the same measure type across various property types This makes selecting the optimum property types critical to driving down costs, but is unhelpful for consumers who want the thermal efficiency of their properties improved. We can work with you to help identify the programme of works. That will maximise your ECO funding We provide access to a bespoke Work Management System that allows real time update of install work from survey through to install and payment. Potential opportunity to access other ScottishPower fuel poverty support services. 10

49 The Role of Strategic Partners Help us identify funding opportunities and leverage additional funding to ensure maximised deliverables. Help us identify the people most in need, who meet the qualifying criteria. Help us find the properties that need solid wall or hard to treat cavity wall insulation focus on all qualifying measures when identifying programmes of work. Help us deliver as cost effectively as possible to ensure the impact on consumers energy bills is minimised. 11

50 Welsh Fuel Poverty Forum Conwy Business Centre 6 September 2013 ECO and The Green Deal Paul Egerton DECC ECO Team

51 Helping people take control of energy at home and reduce their bills 1 Green Deal Insulate homes and reduce bills 2 Smart meters Understand and reduce energy use 3 Renewable Heat Incentive and Feed-in Tariff Replace heating systems with efficient/ renewable alternatives and generate electricity 2

52 DECC is helping people make the right choices for their home and family 1 Advice and information 2 Government-backed standards 3 New ways to pay and extra help for those who need it 3

53 What DECC is doing to help: Smart Meters 1 Advice and information Near real-time information on energy use New consumer engagement body 2 Government-backed standards Technical standards and data protection rules Code of Practice for installers 4

54 What DECC is doing to help: The Green Deal 1 Advice and information Green Deal Assessment Energy Saving Advice Service 2 Government-backed standards Green Deal Approved quality mark Accredited energy saving products 3 New ways to pay and extra help for those who need it Green Deal finance Energy Company Obligation 5

55 Helping people take control of energy at home: Fuel poverty 1 Advice and information Energy Saving Advice Service 2 Government-backed standards Green Deal Approved quality mark Accredited energy saving products 3 New ways to pay and extra help for those who need it Energy Company Obligation Warm Home Discount 6

56 Overview of Domestic Energy Efficiency in Great Britain: Household Level (Supplier Obligation) Community Level PAYS (Demand Led) EEC EESoP CESP CERT Today ECO Green Deal CERT, CESP and EEC have operated alongside other policies which had a significant impact on the energy efficiency of housing including Warm Front; DCLG building standards; Product standards (for example for double glazing); European regulations 7

57 CERT and CESP Achievement Estimated nearly 8 million homes received a major insulation measure (cavity, loft or SWI) between 2008 and 2012 under CERT and CESP Under CERT and CESP : 3.9 million lofts insulated (excluding DIY) 2.5 million cavities insulated 140,000 solid walls insulated As result of all the schemes now hardly any lofts left without some level of insulation Under 700,000 easy to treat cavities left Under CERT Mt CO2 saving achieved, equivalent to 101.3% of the overall target 8

58 Green Deal/ECO: Objectives A dynamic and innovative energy efficiency delivery market Greater consumer choice Increased delivery of difficult/high-cost measures Reach the parts other schemes haven t reached Minimise costs on the average consumer particularly the fuel poor 9

59 Green Deal Key Features Removes some financial barriers to action: Golden Rule - links repaying the cost of a measure to the savings it will generate Fixes the finance to the property/energy bill, not the individual occupant The individual is never liable for the whole loan 10

60 The role of ECO There will be households for whom Green Deal cannot be (the whole) story ECO integrates with the Green Deal, with a focus on: hard to treat properties; and vulnerable and poor households 11

61 Green Deal and ECO Green Deal: demand-led, market driven. Measures that meet the Golden Rule Carbon Saving obligation (~ 760m pa) packages of measures that include solid wall or hard to treat cavity insulation Carbon Saving Communities obligation (~ 190m pa) targeted at insulation measures in low income areas Affordable Warmth obligation (~ 350m pa) heating and insulation targeted at the poorest and most vulnerable consumers, GREEN DEAL ECO (~ 1.3bn pa)

62 What is an Energy Company Obligation? Government sets a outcome met by obligated companies promoting relevant measures. The outcome must related to legal objectives of reducing domestic carbon emissions, or the cost of heating. Rules set what can be delivered and which households are eligible but within the rules companies free to deliver as they think best. Ofgem enforce the rules. Government has no day to day control of the delivery - changes require legislation. It is not a Government Grant, and there is no entitlement to help/assistance Why use the suppliers to deliver? Energy suppliers have a direct customer relationship with every household. Liberalised market and economies of scale are thought to keep costs down but costs passed through to all consumers. 13

63 ECO detail ECO came into force on 1 January includes a provision allowing activity from 1 October 2012 to count towards energy suppliers eventual ECO targets. Delivery scored in terms of carbon (CO 2 ) or notional bill savings ( ) over the lifetime of the measures installed. ECO scores calculated based on property specific information (such as RdSAP and SAP). There are no interim targets to be met within ECO, the initial obligation period runs until 31 March Suppliers with fewer than 250,000 customers are exempt. Brokerage mechanism to provide fair and transparent access to ECO subsidy. 14

64 Energy Company Obligation ECO is estimated to cost obligated energy companies around 1.3 billion per year to deliver: At least 540m/yr to help low income and vulnerable homes: (HHCRO) Affordable Warmth Obligation (~ 350m per year) (CSCO) Carbon Saving Communities Obligation (~190m per year) Rural sub-target And a significant focus on carbon saving in hard to treat homes: (CERO) Carbon Saving Obligation (approx. 760m per year) 15

65 Options for ECO delivery Energy Company self-delivery through their own Green Deal provider or service delivery businesses Subcontracting through e.g. the local delivery chain Bilateral partnerships between energy companies and delivery partners e.g. Green Deal Providers, Local Authorities, Social Housing Providers New ECO brokerage mechanism

66 ECO is out there ECO commenced on 1 January 2013 and is up and running Systems and guidance are in place 7 Energy companies obligated Suppliers are delivering on the ground LA projects in the pipeline in number of cities Ten thousand plus ESAS referrals already made 17 brokerage auctions held - over 205 million pounds of measures sold to be delivered over the coming months including all 3 elements of the obligation. 6 obligated suppliers and 20+ GDPs signed up to brokerage 17

67 ECO and Green Deal Progress 58,000 + assessments up to July. 47% of households said they either had or were getting energy saving measures installed following their assessment; and a further 31% said they would definitely or probably install at least one measure 149,000 installations (to 134,000 homes) under ECO including putting cavity insulation and replacement boilers into the homes of those on low incomes. 79 authorised Green Deal providers, 2,1290 individuals registered to carry out assessments and 1,457 organisations signed up to carry out installations 18

68 Where are we heading? Current ECO phase ends in March Have worked with energy suppliers and other key stakeholders to publicise and highlight ECO opportunties. We have consulted on a small number of technical changes to align ECO standards and building regulations. Proposed changes to ECO scores to incentivise double glazing and District Heating System connections. Proposed changes which clarifies that ECO measures can be installed in void periods in the rented sector. Proposed amendments to the Affordable Warmth eligibility criteria in a way which mirrors as closely as possible the Universal Credit eligibility criteria.

69 The Future of ECO Current ECO phase ends in March Plan to have legislation in place for the next phase well before the end of the current phase. Expect to consult on proposals early in Looking at analysis options now. Key changes being considered Whether we introduce major changes to measures. Changes to scale of obligation. Whether to introduce change to the balance of components (fuel poverty/carbon/area-based. Consideration of structural issues (e.g. whether certain measures should be mandated). Looking at the mechanics of a short extension that could overlap new ECO phase to avoid stop/start nature of the obligation.

70 I m part of the Government ECO team. We are here to help you. deccecoteam@decc.gsi.gov.uk