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THAW Orkney July 2015 Robert Leslie, Environmental Co-ordinator Orkney Housing Association Ltd Secretary, THAW Orkney

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Page 1: THAW Orkney July 2015 Robert Leslie, Environmental Co-ordinator Orkney Housing Association Ltd Secretary, THAW Orkney

THAW OrkneyJuly 2015

Robert Leslie, Environmental Co-ordinatorOrkney Housing Association Ltd

Secretary, THAW Orkney

Page 2: THAW Orkney July 2015 Robert Leslie, Environmental Co-ordinator Orkney Housing Association Ltd Secretary, THAW Orkney

THAW Orkney – early days• Formed as group after October 2013 Fuel Poverty Workshop

• Met with Alistair Carmichael MP to discuss fuel poverty issues

• Met with and liaised with Liam McArthur and Mike MacKenzie, MSPs, over

national energy programmes

• Made submission to OFGEM over distribution of British Gas fine

• Facilitated 71 places on EAS frontline staff training - OIC/NHS/OHAL/VAO

• Met with and lobbied Scottish Government and Energy Saving Trust over

Green Homes Cashback Voucher scheme

• Met with representative of the Scottish Government over the Energy

Assistance Scheme

Page 3: THAW Orkney July 2015 Robert Leslie, Environmental Co-ordinator Orkney Housing Association Ltd Secretary, THAW Orkney

THAW Orkney - SCIOBecame SCIO in December 20144 Trustees – growing membership – OIC

observers (2 officers, 1 councillor)Workshop March 2015 – Pipeline Approach

widely supportedEnergy Action Scotland/NHS Orkney

partnership – heating systemsBritish Gas Energy Saving Trust application –

Pipeline Approach

Page 4: THAW Orkney July 2015 Robert Leslie, Environmental Co-ordinator Orkney Housing Association Ltd Secretary, THAW Orkney

‘To eradicate fuel poverty and achieve affordable warmth for households in all Orkney communities’

Our mission

Page 5: THAW Orkney July 2015 Robert Leslie, Environmental Co-ordinator Orkney Housing Association Ltd Secretary, THAW Orkney

Establish baseline data on fuel poverty in Orkney in order to lobby and influence action plans and programmes (OIC survey)

To ensure non-duplication of other organisations’ efforts already in existence and which are already proving to be effective

Build effective working relationships with relevant organisations, for example: OIC, NHS, community groups and development trusts

Work in partnership/collaboration with other organisations in order that we maximise the impact

Employ a unit of staff to deliver the goals of THAW Orkney Build a local and national identity Generate a long-term income stream

Our goals

Page 6: THAW Orkney July 2015 Robert Leslie, Environmental Co-ordinator Orkney Housing Association Ltd Secretary, THAW Orkney

What is a pipeline model?It identifies the different stages a client can go through

during their journey towards their end goalIt identifies the agencies that can provide support at each

stageIt provides the client with an action plan which identifies

the specific support they need at the different stages of their journey

It ensures that clients do progress in their journey and that there is no slippage

Page 7: THAW Orkney July 2015 Robert Leslie, Environmental Co-ordinator Orkney Housing Association Ltd Secretary, THAW Orkney

Fuel Poverty PipelinePEOPLE RELATED ACTIONS PROPERTY RELATED ACTIONS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Identification / initial engagement

Assessment of cause & action planning

Emotional & Physical support

Income Maximisation

Information & Education (behaviour changing)

Fuel costs Review/ Assessment of property & Action planning

Finance/ funding & grant application

Remedial works Information & Education (behaviour changing)

Review / assessment & action plan

Self diagnoses / referral / organisational referral / 3rd party referral

CausesLow incomeBehaviourFuel costsEnergy efficiency / property

Mental wellbeingPhysical wellbeingManage conditions

GrantsIncomeBenefitsExpenditure

LeafletsTuition (on & off site)SeminarsMotivation

SwitchingGrantsFuel typesTechnology

Telephone assessmentRd SAPFull SAPFull EPCGreen deal assessment

Project manageFinancial advice

Project manageActual workAccreditation

Tuition (on & off site)Leaflets

Reviewing effectiveness of pipeline journey & if still in Fuel Poverty.

Page 8: THAW Orkney July 2015 Robert Leslie, Environmental Co-ordinator Orkney Housing Association Ltd Secretary, THAW Orkney

Fuel Poverty Pipeline – PeoplePEOPLE RELATED ACTIONS

1 2 3 4 5 6

Identification / initial engagement

Assessment of cause & action planning

Emotional & Physical support

Income Maximisation

Information & Education (behaviour changing)

Fuel costs

Self diagnoses / referral / organisational referral / 3rd party referral

CausesLow incomeBehaviourFuel costsEnergy efficiency / property

Mental wellbeingPhysical wellbeingManage conditions

GrantsIncomeBenefitsExpenditure

LeafletsTuition (on & off site)SeminarsMotivation

SwitchingGrantsFuel typesTechnology

Page 9: THAW Orkney July 2015 Robert Leslie, Environmental Co-ordinator Orkney Housing Association Ltd Secretary, THAW Orkney

Fuel Poverty Pipeline – PropertyPROPERTY RELATED ACTIONS

7 8 9 10 11

Review/ Assessment of property & Action planning

Finance/ funding & grant application

Remedial works Information & Education (behaviour changing)

Review / assessment & action plan

Telephone assessmentRd SAPFull SAPFull EPCGreen deal assessment

Project manageFinancial advice

Project manageActual workAccreditation

Tuition (on & off site)Leaflets

Reviewing effectiveness of pipeline journey & if still in Fuel Poverty.

Page 10: THAW Orkney July 2015 Robert Leslie, Environmental Co-ordinator Orkney Housing Association Ltd Secretary, THAW Orkney

Why do we need it?

Fuel poverty causesFuel poverty levelsFuel price increasesFuel price inequityWider implications

Page 11: THAW Orkney July 2015 Robert Leslie, Environmental Co-ordinator Orkney Housing Association Ltd Secretary, THAW Orkney

Fuel poverty causes – or barriers to affordable warmth

income levels occupant behaviourfuel costsenergy efficiency of properties

Page 12: THAW Orkney July 2015 Robert Leslie, Environmental Co-ordinator Orkney Housing Association Ltd Secretary, THAW Orkney

Fuel Poverty levels in OrkneyYear OHAL

surveySHCS Community

PlanFP Update Alembic

Research

2002 31%

2003

2004

2005 36%

2006

2007 36%

2008 40%

2009

2010 45% 41%

2011 54.2%

2012

2013 68% 58%

Page 13: THAW Orkney July 2015 Robert Leslie, Environmental Co-ordinator Orkney Housing Association Ltd Secretary, THAW Orkney

Scottish House Condition Survey 2011-13: Fuel Poverty

Fuel Poverty by Dwelling Characteristics

Age of Dwelling House or Flat No of Bedrooms

% of LA Pre-1945 Post-1945 House Flat 1 or 2 3+

Orkney 58% 62% 56% 60% 52% 63%

Scotland 36% 42% 33% 37% 33% 36% 35%

Fuel Poverty by Household Attributes

Tenure Household Type

Owner-occupied

Social Housing

PrivateRented

Families Pensioners Adult Only

Orkney 60% 60% 51% 42% 82% 46%

Scotland 34% 40% 31% 20% 54% 31%

Page 14: THAW Orkney July 2015 Robert Leslie, Environmental Co-ordinator Orkney Housing Association Ltd Secretary, THAW Orkney

Scottish House Condition Survey2011-13: Extreme Fuel Poverty

Extreme Fuel Poverty by Dwelling Characteristics

Age of Dwelling House or Flat No of Bedrooms

% of LA Pre-1945 Post-1945 House Flat 1 or 2 3+

Orkney 28% 36% 24% 29% 28% 28%

Scotland 10% 13% 8% 11% 7% 8% 11%

Extreme Fuel Poverty by Household Attributes

Tenure Household Type

Owner-occupied

Social Housing

PrivateRented

Families Pensioners Adult Only

Orkney 27% 35% 20% 14% 46% 18%

Scotland 11% 7% 9% 4% 15% 9%

Page 15: THAW Orkney July 2015 Robert Leslie, Environmental Co-ordinator Orkney Housing Association Ltd Secretary, THAW Orkney

Scottish Hydro Price IncreasesEconomy 10 (Ex-VAT) Standing charge Standard unit Off-peak

To September 2011 20.79 13.86 7.53

From September 2011 28.64 15.52 8.53

From October 2012 26.10 17.30 10.02

From November 2013 26.10 17.78 (28% on 2011) 11.80 (57% on 2011)

THTC Standing charge Standard unit Heating units

To September 2011 13.57 7.04

From September 2011 31.31 15.95 7.04

From October 2012 26.10 18.50 8.24

From November 2013 26.10 18.50 (36% on 2011) 9.24 (31% on 2011)

Page 16: THAW Orkney July 2015 Robert Leslie, Environmental Co-ordinator Orkney Housing Association Ltd Secretary, THAW Orkney

The increasing cost of Economy 10For a household with an annual usage of 7844.32 units at

the standard rate and 5413.23 units off-peak, the cost of electricity - before standing charges, discount deals and VAT - works out at:

£1495 based on prices to 13 September, 2011£1679 based on prices from 14 September, 2011£1899 based on the prices from 15 October, 2012; and£2033 based on the prices from 15 November, 2013

Page 17: THAW Orkney July 2015 Robert Leslie, Environmental Co-ordinator Orkney Housing Association Ltd Secretary, THAW Orkney

The increasing cost of THTCFor a household with an annual usage of 5297 standard

units and 8810 THTC units, the cost of electricity, before standing charges, discount deals and VAT, works out at:

£1251 based on prices to 13 September, 2011£1465 based on prices from 14 September, 2011£1706 based on prices from 15 October, 2012£1846 based on prices from 15 November, 2013

Page 18: THAW Orkney July 2015 Robert Leslie, Environmental Co-ordinator Orkney Housing Association Ltd Secretary, THAW Orkney

SSE ECONOMY 10 OFF PEAK PRICES PER KILOWATT HOUR

Page 19: THAW Orkney July 2015 Robert Leslie, Environmental Co-ordinator Orkney Housing Association Ltd Secretary, THAW Orkney

SSE ECONOMY 7 NIGHT RATES – PENCE PER KILOWATT HOUR

Page 20: THAW Orkney July 2015 Robert Leslie, Environmental Co-ordinator Orkney Housing Association Ltd Secretary, THAW Orkney

Occupant behaviour – no such thing as an average houseFor the same design of two-bedroom house in Kirkwall, with NIBE 410, the average annual usage ranges between:•5953 units•(16.31 per day)•14567 units •(39.91 per day)

Average for two-bedroom houses in sample:•9595 units•(26.29 per day)

Page 21: THAW Orkney July 2015 Robert Leslie, Environmental Co-ordinator Orkney Housing Association Ltd Secretary, THAW Orkney

Wider implicationsIndications of impact of austerity measures beyond fuel poverty…Orkney Foodbank – officially opened in November 2013Orkney CAB – Equivalent of 50% of Orkney households dealt with since November 2012 – increase in numbers anticipated in coming 18 months

Page 22: THAW Orkney July 2015 Robert Leslie, Environmental Co-ordinator Orkney Housing Association Ltd Secretary, THAW Orkney

Orkney FoodbankOrkney Foodbank, since opening in late 2013 to the end of February 2015, has seen:11.2 tonnes of food donated8.2 tonnes of food distributed363 vouchers redeemed(helping 443 adults and 211 children)The referrals have been mainly due to:

benefit delays low income

Two thirds of the adults helped live alone.Also – 25 electricity vouchers of £10-£20 each have been given to those who can’t afford to cook the food that they’ve received.

Page 23: THAW Orkney July 2015 Robert Leslie, Environmental Co-ordinator Orkney Housing Association Ltd Secretary, THAW Orkney

Orkney CABSince Nov 2012General Advisers have dealt with:5509 enquiries relating to income and welfare benefits5165 enquiries relating to debt765 enquiries relating to eviction due to debt

Specialist advisers have provided support to:581 people relating to income and welfare benefits253 people relating to debt management 124 people at risk of losing their home due to debt61 people have required representation to defend court actions to repossess their homes due to debt

Page 24: THAW Orkney July 2015 Robert Leslie, Environmental Co-ordinator Orkney Housing Association Ltd Secretary, THAW Orkney

Orkney Housing Association Ltd01856 875253

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