2 Energy efficiency to date: a mixed record
An introduction to recent policies
Green Deal Home Improvement Fund
Minimum energy efficiency standards
How effective have recent policies been?
Issues with the Energy Company Obligation
Interactions between ECO and the Green Deal
Stop-start nature of energy efficiency policy
Concerns with the proposed supplier obligation
Targeting hard-to-reach and fuel poor households
Transition to the new supplier obligation
4 Creating a clear, long term framework for energy efficiency
Stimulating the ‘able-to-pay’ market
Re-introducing attractive financing options
Driving demand through incentives
Communicating the broader benefits of energy efficiency
Encouraging the use of technology to reduce energy demand
Making energy efficiency a cross-Government priority
Developing robust regulation for new homes
Conclusions and recommendations
List of Reports from the Committee during the current Parliament
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