Current Partnership Projects

New Finance Mechanisms

This major piece of research is being carried out by Camco, in connection with Font Energy and Element Energy. It is joint-funded by Energy Saving Trust, with supportive funding by the National Housing Federation. It examines the value of low carbon housing refurbishment at a national level by comparing the capital cost of interventions against the potential to generate energy savings and revenue from the renewable energy support mechanisms. The study aims to draw conclusions regarding the business case for potential investors as well as highlighting some important policy considerations for government, including:

• Cost effective carbon saving potential for different levels of intervention
• Which segments of the stock are most attractive for investment
• Impact of key sensitivities such as cost of capital, contract length, and sharing value with occupants
• Implications for key groups including policymakers, investors, social landlords, and others

The report is due to be published in the summer of 2010.