Home Energy Conservation Act 1995 (HECA).
HECA came about primarily as a recognition of the principles agreed at the Earth Summit in Rio. It is a recognition of the need to reduce energy consumption and the emission of the various greenhouse gases responsible for global warming.
Housing is responsible for 25% of all emissions of CO2, the principal greenhouse gas. Finding ways of reducing these emissions is essential in delivering the overall reductions to which the Government is currently committed.
What HECA is about
- Gives Local Authorities the status of Energy Conservation Authority (ECA)
- Requires an ECA to report on energy consumption and CO2 emissions from the total housing stock
- Requires an ECA to identify cost effective and practical measures which will result in a target reduction of 30% in home energy consumption (with resultant reduction in CO2 emissions), over a ten-year period (1997 to 2007).
- Requires an ECA to report on the costs of implementing the measures
- Requires an ECA to produce regular reports on their progress in achieving its targets.
What Aberdeen City Council aims to deliver
Aberdeen City Council’s aim is to encourage householders to use energy in such a way that a greater proportion of energy consumption becomes useful heat, light and power.
Aberdeen City Council will, through direct intervention and partnership, enable householders across all tenures to have access to affordable warmth and a healthy home, whilst reducing the use of energy by 30% and CO2 emissions by 2007.
What do we need to do to reduce home energy consumption by 30%?
- Improve levels of insulation in all homes, in particular:
Loft insulation to a thickness of 200mm
Cavity wall insulation, where applicable
Insulation of hot water tanks and pipes - Ensure the installation of efficient heating system and controls in all homes
- Double glaze and draught proof all homes
- Install low energy lighting and energy efficient electrical appliances
- Provide good quality advice to householders
Related Links:
Links to:
- Home Energy Conservation Act (HECA) 1995 Strategy: Executive Summary
- First Appendix: 1997 - 1999
- Second Appendix: 1997 - 2001
- Third Appendix: 2001 - 2003
- 4th Appendix 2003- 2005.
- Fifth Progress Report: 2005-2007
- Appendix A: Summary: 2005-2007
- Appendix B:Results
- Appendix C:10 year headline figures
- Appendix D: Bar chart
- Appendix E: Income 0-15%
- Appendix F: Employment 0-15%
- Appendix G: Housing 0-15%
