Social Housing Resources
These briefing notes were put together for the social housing providers of Gloucestershire by Severn
Wye Energy Agency. They aim to keep housing professionals and the residents of social housing up to
date with latest news and changes in policies relating to all issues relating to the use of energy.
There are 6 briefing notes:
Social Housing Classifications
National And Local Housing Policies including:
- The Decent Homes Standard
- The Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
- Renewable Planning Policies
- The Merton Rule and The Nottingham Declaration
Funding Options including:
- Low Carbon Buildings Programme
- Energy Efficiency Commitment 2005-2008 (EEC2)
- The Housing Corporation
Regulations and Standards including:
- Building Regulations 2006
- Scheme Development Standards 2003
- Code for Sustainable Homes 2006
Information Sources and further help
The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive