National Energy Action (NEA) and Energy Action Scotland have launched the Warm Homes Campaign Award Scheme 2007, supported by eaga.
The scheme will provide around 10 grants of up to £500 to assist not for profit and statutory organisations to organise an event during NEA and EAS’ Warm Homes Campaign, which is taking place in England, Wales and Scotland towards the end of November. The campaign will raise awareness of fuel poverty issues and the work being done on a local level to promote affordable warmth.
Maria Wardrobe, Acting Director of Communications at NEA, said: “We are delighted to launch this award scheme and are grateful for the support of eaga.
“It is a great opportunity to raise awareness of the problem of achieving affordable warmth faced by vulnerable customers and struggling families.”
The deadline for applications is September 24, 2007, with events due to take place at the end of November this year. Further information and application forms are available from www.nea.org.uk or from Sarah Fraser, on (0191 2615677), or email sarah.fraser@nea.org.uk
Notes to Editors
1. NEA is the leading fuel poverty charity campaigning for affordable warmth in the homes of vulnerable people. Visit www.nea.org.uk
2. Fuel poverty is defined as the need to spend over 10% of household income on fuel costs to maintain adequate warmth for health and comfort.
3. A 1% rise in energy prices forces 40,000 households into fuel poverty.