Agenda item - HRA Energy Strategy

30.1    Alex Fox, Home Energy Efficiency Project Manager, presented the HRA Energy Strategy Report, he explained various issues including the background information contained within the document. Feedback in regards to energy efficiency was encouraged.

30.2    Residents had the following concerns, statements and enquiries:

·         Enquired as to BHCC’s decision to utilise regular lighting rather than warm white LED to reduce energy cost

·         Enquired whether residents will be kept informed and notified of any progress made in future

·         Enquired if there will be any benefit by way of reduction in rents for residents?

·         Requested that this is forwarded to the next area panel

30.3    Officers responded to residents with the following:

·         Speculated that the use of regular light bulbs over LED lights was something that was down to remit    

·         Stated that consultations and focus groups have been held and depending on the responses; a form of governance may be brought forward

·         Agreed that scope should include effort to be brought to area panels

·         Willing to have a look at and will also be looked at in future as part of a holistic approach

30.1    Chair suggested possible feedback be taken to Resident Only Meeting next day.