Agenda item - HRA Energy Strategy

31.1    Alex Fox, Home Energy Efficiency Project Manager, gave a briefing on the Energy Strategy Report, he stated that it is a positive step for the HRA. He noted that previously there has been no risk specific plan for a holistic approach to integrate the energy saving plan. The plan will take the form of a 2 fold approach; the first will address Buildings that are beginning to plan and integrate energy efficiency in to the works and the second will support resident energy saving projects.

31.2    Residents had the following statements, concerns and enquiries:

·         Requested officers to check resident’s meeting dates in regards to issues of attendance arising as diaries are often not consulted

·         Requested clarification of the term “trilemma”

·         Enquired if officers will meet with leaseholders

·         Requested more information on new person’s role

31.3    Officers responded to resident’s questions, concerns and enquiries with the following:

·         Officer agreed to check resident meeting dates and noted that there will be other meetings in future

·         An officer clarified that the term “Trilemma” is in reference to 3 big issues:      

·         1. Carbon emissions

·         2. Security of supply; to produce enough energy

·         3. Cost of energy

·         Confirmed that officers are happy to meet with resident leaseholders

·         Clarified that the new person’s role will see the beginning of the consultation process

31.4    AGREED – that the report be noted.