Decision - Home Energy Efficiency Investment Options - Green Deal

1.                  That the successful grant funding bids set out in paragraphs 3.3 and 3.4 of the report be noted;

2.                  That the options and opportunities presented by the Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation to meet key objectives in Brighton & Hove and the potential to work with West Sussex County Council, and other local authorities in the region, to develop a model that delivers both Green Deal and ECO opportunities for the benefit of local residents, businesses and the economy be noted;.

3.                  That the Strategic Director, Place be granted delegated authority to sign the ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ with West Sussex County Council as a potential investor in their Green Deal scheme (attached as Appendix 3 to the report); and

4.                  That it be noted that any final decision on entering contractual obligations with a Green Deal provider will be the subject of a further report to this Committee following a procurement process that will run throughout 2013.