Project to help low-income households decrease emissions
Posted on: June 15, 2023
A project supporting those on low incomes with the transition to net zero is moving forward. Net zero is the target to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases produced by human activity to zero.
The Smart Heat and Intelligent Energy in Low-Income Districts (SHIELD) project is looking at new approaches for installing energy efficient technologies. These technologies include solar panels, wind generation storage and electric vehicles.
Currently, decarbonising heat and energy in homes is expensive and not inclusive. The project will design, develop, and test new business models, so vulnerable customers can afford to decarbonise their heating and energy. The project is a partnership involving us, UK Power Networks, Power Circle, Citizen’s Advice Essex, Eastlight Community Homes, UK Community Works, Kensa Contracting and Thermify. SHIELD is also supported by Ofgem and Innovate UK.
This stage of the multi-phase project has secured £82,163 in funding from Ofgem. This is via its Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF). The fund supports finding new ways to help disadvantaged, fuel poor or off the gas grid residents reduce their carbon emissions.
SHIELD partners are developing a bid for further funding to run technology trials. Find out more about the SHIELD project.
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