Fuel Poor Network Extension Scheme
Country
Organisation type
Implementing body
Ofgem
Type of measure
Financing method
Funding method
Target socioeconomic group
Target housing situation
Geographic scope
Energy carrier
Starting year
2008
Description
This measure requires natural gas DSOs to connect tens of thousands of vulnerable and fuel poor households to the gas grid. Under the scheme, natural gas DSOs usually meet the full upfront cost of extending the gas grid for those who are eligible. They recover this cost over a 40 year period from bills paid by households who benefit from the connection.
Results
Since 2008, the scheme has connected over 70,000 households to the gas grid.