NEA has recently closed its office in Wisbech and all operations are currently being overseen by staff based at its head office in Newcastle. For further details on NEA's services or activities please contact NEA Operations on 0191 261 5677.
Current work programme:
In accordance with NEA's business plan, NEA continues to expand its work in the East of England by:
- Increasing its involvement across the East of England to promote implementation of the Government's Fuel Poverty Strategy
- Further development of affordable warmth strategies with local authorities and assisting those with strategies to implement, monitor and review them
- Expansion of consultancy services for local authorities, housing providers, health and other organisations
- Promotion of affordable warmth awareness and training within agencies
- Further developing technical projects
Examples of current policy and practice development activity include:
Practical projects
- NEA has developed and is currently promoting the East of England Fuel Poverty Declaration. The declaration acts as a focus for agencies to take action to action to tackle fuel poverty and provide affordable warmth for households across the East of England.
- NEA has been working in the year on the development of a Hotspots sign-posting/ referral initiative with Southend-on-Sea Borough Council. This has extended to providing support to other neighbouring authorities in east Essex on an aligned initiative delivered in conjunction with the County Council
- NEA is currently working on the FREE Project (sponsored by Calor) which is supporting Rural Community Council representatives to provide energy advice to rural fuel poor households
Technical projects
For more information on recent technical developments please contact NEA's Head of Technical Services on 0191 261 5677.
Policy development
Affordable warmth consultancy services
NEA continues to offer affordable warmth strategy and practical project support to local authorities and other agencies across the East of England. Contact NEA Operations on 0191 261 5677 for details.Regional fuel poverty briefing
NEA produces an annual Fuel Poverty Briefing which aims to highlight the extent of fuel poverty in England and considers how fuel poverty commitments and activity can support national priorities to make affordable warmth a reality for low-income and other vulnerable households. See NEA Regional Briefings.
Forthcoming Events:
See NEA’s Events Diary for forthcoming eventsContact Details:
Please note that NEA has recently closed its office in Wisbech. For information on all NEA services please contact NEA Operations based at head office on 0191 261 5677.