§ Mr. Skinnerasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what guidance is provided by his Department to local authorities seeking information on the implementation of coal-fired district heating schemes.
§ Sir George YoungAdvice on the factors to be taken into account when considering the installation of district heating in new housing, whether or not coal fired was included in the Department's circular 82/71, although we have since freed local authorities from the detailed controls embodied in that circular.
The Building Research Establishment has carried out research on many aspects of district heating, including heat metering, heat distribution, and the opportunities for various refurbishment measures to reduce energy consumption and costs. The establishment gives advice on these aspects; I have placed a list of its relevant publications in the Library.