AQW 26382/17-22 Written question to the Minister for Communities

To ask the Minister for Communities to provide a copy of the strategic plan and action plan demonstrating how the Housing Executive plans to ensure all of their homes meet SAP band C energy standards; and how areas are being prioritised.

Asked by Kellie Armstrong MLA on 25 November 2021

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Tabled
25 November 2021
Answer due by
10 December 2021
Answered
24 February 202291 days after tabling
Department
Department for Communities
Priority question
No

Answer

The Housing Executive is committed to urgent climate mitigation and adaptation and is currently preparing an Energy Strategy whose medium-to-long term aspiration is to significantly improve the energy efficiency of our stock at present approximately a quarter of the Housing Executive’s homes are rated as SAP C standard or above.

The work to achieve greater energy efficiency is undertaken as part of their asset management and planned maintenance programmes.

Official sources