SHAP 2005 - 2006

During 2005-2006, Sustainability West Midlands (SWM) carried out a programme of work that aimed to promote housing energy efficiency best practice across the West Midlands. The Sustainable Housing Action Programme (SHAP) was funded by the Energy Saving Trust and carried out on behalf of the Regional Assembly and Energy West Midlands. Hestia, through its expertise in sustainable energy and extensive knowledge of the housing sector, provided consultancy support throughout the project.

A series of events were held during the course of the programme to promote best practice demonstrated by existing local schemes and how these standards could be mainstreamed through the use of local planning and development powers.

The programme culminated with a final report, published in March 2006 which is now being used to inform the key activities that Sustainability West Midlands’ and other regional or local partners should undertake to demonstrate to local and regional decision makers the benefits of sustainable energy best practice, and help integrate this into future housing projects across the region.

Details of each stage of the Sustainable Housing Action Programme are available via the following links:

• National and Regional Energy Efficiency Best Practice

• Regional Sustainable Energy Best Practice Seminar

• Best Practice Open Days

• SHAP Market Research (barriers to implementation and the regional provision of advice)

• Delivering the climate change challenge through planning and development

• SHAP 2005 - 2006 Final Report