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Northern Ireland – an overdependence on oil?
Highlighting an overdependence on oil, the report says that whilst oil is technically a good heating solution, it is increasingly difficult to afford with ‘the lack of a PAYGO option a major factor’.
It also points out that switching to oil does not currently have the same benefits for tenants as it did in previous policy periods.
Among the questions being asked are:
Oil heating is clean and efficient but requires bulk fill ups which are expensive. What ways do you think the problem of finding the money for this could be overcome?
If you live in a rural area and oil or wood pellet systems are your only choice, what would be your preference?
What are your views on schemes using saving stamps or local community “pay as you go” schemes and would you welcome such a community based scheme if it was available?
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Responses to the consultation can be made in writing or email. Download the heating policy review document, the questions and accompanying letter at www.nihe.gov.uk/index/corporate/consultation.htm
Additionally, a Rural Homes and People Draft Action Plan 2013-2015 has also been published with actions ‘designed to ensure that an equitable share of available resources is directed to rural areas’. The NIHE intends to ‘undertake the actions listed by March 2015, subject of course to the necessary funding being available’.
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