DECC Local Authority Competition
This competition aims to cut heating costs by installing measures like efficient boilers and insulation.
Overview
In 2012 the Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC) launched a Local Authority competition, which closed to applications on 30 November 2012.
DECC has awarded 拢46 million to projects across the country to help reduce fuel poverty, boost energy efficiency and encourage collective switching and purchasing across the country.
The 拢46 million has been allocated in 3 areas:
- 拢31 million to help vulnerable householders keep warm this winter
- 拢10 million to kick start the Green Deal with 鈥楶ioneer Places鈥� projects
- 拢5 million to set up collective switching schemes 鈥� 鈥楥heaper Energy Together鈥�
Read the press notice: 拢46 million boost for 132 local energy schemes.
Background
Bids for each of the competitions were judged separately against a range of criteria including:
- value for money
- impact on fuel poverty
- potential to generate further investment
A live webchat took place on Tuesday 13 November 2012 at 10am. You can watch a complete replay of the event: .
Further background information is available on the website.