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Fuel Poverty in Birmingham Phil Beardmore Environmental Consultant
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The scale of fuel poverty in Birmingham www.fuelpovertyindicator.org.ukwww.fuelpovertyindicator.org.uk (2003 figures) : Moseley and Kings Heath, 6.98% Sparkbrook/Sparkhill, 8.18% Handsworth, 10.25% Sutton New Hall, 4.98% Self-reported fuel poverty in Kings Heath – 15% CAB report 82% increase in enquiries about fuel debt 2006-2009
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Issues for Birmingham Hard to treat homes Solid walls Cavities too narrow to insulate Consumer habits
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Fuel poverty and health inequalities Chronic cold and damp related medical conditions Excess winter deaths A moving target YearNumber of excess deaths 2004-529,740 2005-623,740 2006-722,380 2007-823,800
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A Factor Four approach Energy performance of buildings the most important factor in fuel poverty Others include awareness and behaviour, payment methods Multiple solutions are required: energy efficiency/renewable energy; energy advice; money advice; payment facilities
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Action in Birmingham Birmingham Affordable Warmth Strategy HECA and Decent Homes work Warm Zones Community Energy Saving Programme (CESP) Birmingham Energy Savers Phase 1 and 2 Birmingham Green Doctor Income Maximisation project
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Cross-sectoral working Public, private and voluntary sectors all have a role to play Need to adapt to each other’s working cultures
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Thank you for listening Phil Beardmore www.philbeardmore.co.uk www.twitter.com/philbeardmore
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