The overall aim of this project is to create an integrated solution that uses temporary, portable and zero emissions power sources to keep vulnerable residents’ appliances and associated systems   operational under power outage conditions, particularly during freezing  weather

Benefits

The overall aim of this project is to create an integrated solution that uses temporary, portable and zero emissions power sources to keep vulnerable residents’ appliances and associated systems   operational under power outage conditions, particularly during freezing  weather.

The key project outputs will be the following: 

·         a method of identifying geographical areas where vulnerable residents are likely to be at risk

·         a way of engaging with key local stakeholders in these areas, in particular volume property owners with vulnerable residents such as social housing providers and local authorities

·         a technical and operational solution that allows practical and cost-effective deployment of portable zero emissions power sources during times of high risk of power outages when the weather is likely to be cold enough to present risks to residents.   

The key expected benefit is to help keep targeted vulnerable residents alive and well when there are power outages during periods of colder  weather. Clearly there are wider benefits for all parties that have some form of shared responsibility for these residents including their families, regulated utilities, social housing providers and local authorities, emergency services and social care providers.