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Guidance Note for PCTs –
PCT Local Plans and Fuel Poverty 2003-2006

A concise guidance note published by the NEA in 2003 providing information to PCTs on including fuel poverty statements in their local plans outlining priorities and targets for dealing with fuel poverty.
The UK Fuel Poverty Strategy
1st Annual Progress report 2003

The Governments first report on progress under the UK Fuel Poverty Strategy.

Energy its impact on the environment and society

Published by the Dti in 2002 this publication This booklet looks at the social and environmental impact of the production and use of energy. Its aim is to increase awareness of the social and environmental aspects of energy use through the provision of a fuller range of analysis of the statistics that the DTI and others issue on a regular basis. The booklet covers the evolution of the social and environmental impacts over recent years. It examines the key influences on the trends in the figures, including the interaction between economic, social and environmental trends. It looks at how Government policies have developed to limit the environmental damage that can be associated with the use of energy whilst, at the same time, ensuring that consumers can enjoy its benefits at an affordable cost.
Chapter 6 deals with fuel poverty.

Climate Change a survey of local authorities

A Local Government Association publication (2000). The aim of the survey was to get a comprehensive picture of how local authorities are making progress on climate change work. A good back-ground document on what’s been happening up until 2002.
Providing energy advice to householders –
a guide for local authorities and housing associations
(Good Practice Guide208)

Published by the Housing Energy Efficiency Best Practice Programme. The aim of this Guide is to help authorities and housing associations implement an effective strategy for the provision of energy advice, and co-ordinate the parties involved.