In 2001, a three-year Government sponsored pilot project was launched to reduce fuel poverty on a local area basis. An evaluation of the pilot highlighted actions required for the area-based approach to be successful. The pilot evolved into the Warm Zones initiative which has continued across some areas, with the original concept being extended to include broader energy efficiency activity. The Community Energy Efficiency Fund built on these experiences and in September 2007 funded 49 individual projects across the country. A full evaluation will be undertaken in the future to see the impact these projects have had.We are currently discussing the Community Energy Savings Programme with stakeholders and will consult on the detail of the programme in due course.