1. Fuel Poverty in Birmingham Phil Beardmore Environmental Consultant

2. 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

3. Issues for Birmingham Hard to treat homes Solid walls Cavities too narrow to insulate Consumer habits

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Cross-sectoral working Public, private and voluntary sectors all have a role to play Need to adapt to each other’s working cultures

8. Thank you for listening Phil Beardmore www.philbeardmore.co.uk www.twitter.com/philbeardmore