Including the closely related terms fuel poverty, and poverty.
… a further 500, with the additional heat supplied by waste heat provided from London Underground, the first project of its kind in the world. • Each year helping over 5,000 vulnerable residents in Islington and beyond to stay warm and well through our award-winning fuel poverty referral scheme the Seasonal Health Intervention Network (SHINE). • Cutting energy use for 2,900 vulnerable households…
… of renewable heat and electricity, increase the uptake of affordable and renewable energy tariffs and mitigate fuel poverty: We will increase the use of smart, zero carbon district heating and solar power generation in the borough, considering the whole energy system. We will also continue to support residents in fuel poverty by helping them access cheaper tariffs and the benefits they are entitled…
… Council to improve energy efficiency whilst also reducing carbon emissions and fuel poverty. EPC Rating: Energy Performance Certificate is a rating scheme to assess the energy efficiency of a building, with A being the most efficient and G being the least. EV: Electric Vehicle. Any vehicle powered through recharging at an electrical point. Fuel Poverty: The ability of a household to afford…
… emissions. ICEF: Islington Community Energy Fund. Aimed at supporting community projects that reduce carbon emissions and benefit Islington residents, with emphasis on helping those struggling with fuel poverty. ISEP: Islington Sustainable Energy Partnership. A network of public and private organisations with the aim of collectively managing energy costs and reducing carbon emissions. LED…
… and welfare services with the aim of reducing fuel poverty. These range from help with bills and energy debt to safety checks from the Fire Brigade. Smart Meter: A device that records energy use and sends the data to the energy supplier. This allows the supplier to have more accurate information which allows for more accurate bills. Solar PV Panels: Solar photo-voltaic panels convert light from…