1. North East Domestic Energy Forum Steve Kent Chair

2. Matters Arising. The Climate Dome was launched on the 19th January 2007 and Carbon Neutral NE are appealing for venues to display. Visit the website for the preferable type of venues for the Dome - www.climatedome.org www.climatedome.org Possible NEDEF May Forum presentation on the Dome’s progress

3. UK HECA Executive Update The search for a major sponsor for UK HECA continues Survey by questionnaire on the service level of UK HECA to be conducted in 2007 UK HECA review – DEFRA to report early spring HECA review workshop to feature at conference Warm Front Strategy Meeting held 31st January next meeting 9 th July 2007

4. Executive Update cont Call for HECA newsletter articles by 16/02/07 Call for NEDEF nominations for NE HECA Officer of the Year closed 13/02/07 Submissions for NEA & DEFRA Affordable Warmth – Sustainable World Awards 23/02/07 Annual Conference – Belfast Europa Hotel, 17 th – 18 th May 2007. Online booking now open at www.ukheca.org.uk/

5. Working Group update Consideration for the integration of NEA fuel poverty forum and NEDEF Full day event – onerous issues Sponsorship concerns No amalgamation Possibility of shared event in November Possible NEA administration ownership for the NEDEF Fuel Poverty Declaration

6. Working Group cont Hockerton Housing Project – possibility of a visit being arranged and organised by the WG. Presentation to follow Proposal raised to consider the purchase of a laptop computer, projector and screen for Forum meetings. under investigation

7. Thank you for listening