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Policy: Decent Homes

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Key Product
Product Name Description Tool Type
Affordable Warmth Management Tool
Matrix and system for energy management with with clear concepts and goals based on staged methodology. System

Other useful products for this policy:
Product Name Description Tool Type
Affordable Water: Action Guide A practical step-by-step guide for housing professionals for developing and implementing an affordable water strategy and action plan.
Guide
Bank of Good Practice A web site of links to publications and examples of good practice that will help associations meet the minimum standards contained in the regulatory code and guidance.
Reference
Directory of Energy Services Guide and routemap for developing energy services from scratch.
Guide
EcoLaw Guide to environmental regulation for housing associations.
Reference
Environmental Matrix Software and database that enables Housing Associations to develop an Environmental Management System.
System
Foundations for the Future A guide to sustainable development for housing associations and checklists for sustainable action.
Guide
Funding Search Tool A database designed to allow housing managers to search for funding opportunities for energy related projects.
Guide
Good Practice Guide 52 case studies of what is currently being achieved in the social housing sector, covering new build and refurbishment.

All are available to view on the web.

The refurbishment case studies are also available as a downloadable guide.

Reference
Health and Warmth A tool and guide that enables housing associations to develop an Affordable Warmth Policy and action plan, linked to the Environmental Matrix.
Guide
Housing Quality Indicators A measurement and assessment tool designed to allow all potential or existing housing schemes to be evaluated in the basis of quality rather than simply of cost. Three areas; Location, Design, Performance, give ten indicators.
System
Sustainable Homes A one-stop-shop providing support, advice and training on sustainable development to housing associations and their partners, including a dedicated enquiry service, which can tailor advice to an enquirers needs and level of experience.
Guide
Sustainable Housing Guide Practical guidance on how to incorporate the principles of sustainability into the maintenance and rehabilitation of existing housing and developing new housing.
Guide