Agenda item

The Chairman introduced Nick Porter, Senior Adviser, who presented the report which outlined a proposal to make to government and partners on accelerating improvements in the energy efficiency of homes to reduce energy waste from fuel poor households.

Members made the following comments:

• Decarbonising listed and rural buildings would be a challenge 
• It was raised that currently planning permission was being granted for properties that would need to be retrofitted shortly after being built
• Standing charges on energy bills had been increasing which would impact those in poverty even in energy efficient households
• It was suggested that EPC C may not be ambitious enough to help achieve net zero goals.
• Consideration should be given to funding options and creating investible propositions.

Action:

That a member working group be formed to assist in the next steps as set out in the report.

Decision:

Members noted the report.