The Findings so far

The programme began in 2000 and is still relatively young, nevertheless it has achieved a great deal in a short time. The Local Authority Support Programme is showing its worth, reducing energy consumption, addressing climate change and promoting affordable warmth. By the end of 2002 the programme had actively raised the profile and funding for energy efficiency across a broad range of activities:

	The programme is setting up or reviving local energy efficiency forums, reviving local interest in strategic working
	57 strategic partnership events were held between July 2002 and January 2003
	Over £350,000 has been put into energy efficiency by registered social landlords as a result of the Local Authority Support Programme
	491 people attended awareness raising events
	Local authorities put energy efficiency into 13 community plans and into 31 other plans, with £1.1 million secured to assist their implementation
	The programme has prompted an additional £1.3 million investment in measures to alleviate fuel poverty
	Local authorities have reported an additional spend of £670,000 on energy efficiency because of the Local Authority Support Programme
	£2.4 million has been secured through the Local Authority Support Programme to set up 33 new projects that improve energy efficiency