Here you can browse the report together with the Proceedings of the Committee. The published report was ordered by the House of Commons to be printed 23 July 2007.
Terms of Reference
Summary
1 Introduction
Aims of the inquiry
Background
UK household emissions
2 Information and awareness raising
Stimulating behavioural change
Energy Saving Trust
Community initiatives
Pledge schemes
Education and schools programmes
The role of Local Government
3 Household energy efficiency
New build
Code for Sustainable Homes
Existing housing stock
Barriers to energy efficiency in existing housing
Home Information Packs: the Energy Performance Certificate
Tenanted properties
Product standards
Energy Efficient Lighting
Smart metering, information displays and better billing
The Role of Energy Suppliers
Energy Efficiency Commitment (EEC) / Carbon Emission Reduction Target (CERT)
Perception of energy suppliers
Energy services
Green tariffs
4 Microgeneration
Barriers to microgeneration
Microgeneration Strategy
Economic Incentives for Microgeneration
The Low Carbon Buildings Programme
Feed-in tariffs
Planning and installation
Distributed generationlocal energy networks
5 Economic instruments and Personal Carbon Allowances
Emissions trading
Personal carbon allowances
PCAs and equity
'Green taxation'
Revenue recycling
6 The Role of Central Government and the Government Estate
Conclusions and recommendations
Formal minutes
Witnesses
List of written evidence
List of unprinted written evidence
Reports from the Committee since 2003
ORAL AND WRITTEN EVIDENCE - HC 88-II
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