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Since LESP was set up in Kent in 2002 it has:
- attracted in excess of £500,000
investment into sustainable energy projects in Kent during 2003.
- created an active renewable energy network of over 70 organisations
with an action plan for the facilitation of installations.
- assisted the development of installation programmes with funding
support for differing technologies and client groups including
Mini CHP, Solar thermal and PV, Hydro, social housing and schools
feasibility
studies.
- worked with social housing providers to help them access Energy
Efficiency Commitment funding, tackle fuel poverty and provide
support for renewable energy installation
- raised the profile of sustainable energy with over 40 profile
raising events and presentations with the support of 3 local MPs
and other
strategic stakeholders.
- increased media attention with TV coverage for fuel poverty, renewable
energy, the Kent Renewable energy network and “earth homes”.
- collected 132 personal pledges for sustainable energy made from
a range of senior officers and councillors.
- influenced 44 strategies and policies including 12 of the county’s
14 community strategies with targets included for energy efficiency,
affordable warmth, sustainability and renewable energy.
- developed and encouraged uptake of the Coldbusters fuel poverty
reduction scheme in 3 districts of the county.
- produced a quarterly information newsletter for stakeholders.
As a result of LESP activity CEN has built upon its identity as
an expert agency offering genuine support to local authorities, Councillors,
senior officers and related organisations.
For more information about the Local Energy Support Programme
in Kent contact Wendy Goddard.
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