Fuel Poverty Forums
Fuel Poverty Forums

The spring 2026 round of Fuel Poverty Forums in England and Wales will take place during April and May. Click here for more information and to register.

The spring 2026 round of Fuel Poverty Forums in England and Wales will take place during April and May. Click here for more information and to register.

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National Energy Action
Who we are

National Energy Action is the national charity working to end fuel poverty in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Find out more about the challenge we face, the difference we make, and the difference you can make. We also work closely with our sister charity Energy Action Scotland. You can find out more about their work to tackle fuel poverty in Scotland at www.eas.org.uk

We offer advice and support to fuel-poor households in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, as well as advocating for policy and regulation to protect the most vulnerable households. We also offer training to frontline staff of other organisations, so they can best support fuel-poor households.

We do not work alone. Partnerships and collaboration have been at the heart of National Energy Action for over 40 years, helping us drive better health and wellbeing outcomes for people struggling to heat their homes.

Our Story about Who we are
What is
Fuel poverty

We define fuel poverty as a household needing to use 10% of their income on keeping their home warm.

Since the beginning of the energy crisis in October 2021, the average energy bill has been historically high. Millions of UK households are currently in fuel poverty, unable to afford to heat their homes to the temperature needed to keep warm and healthy, and falling into debt.

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Lived Experiences of Fuel Poverty

Millions of UK households are in fuel poverty. Read these real-life experiences of the devastating impact high energy bills and poor energy efficiency can have, especially amid the cost of living crisis.

Energy Crisis

The Energy Crisis began in October 2021 and has dragged millions into fuel poverty. See the latest on the crisis here and what support is available.

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Blog: A day in the life of an Energy Adviser  

Posted on 07th Apr 2026
Our Energy Adviser Rebecca Maddock tells us more about her role and why it can be a vital way of supporting some of the most vulnerable energy consumers across the UK 
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Blog – From the coldest room I’ve ever been in to a warm and healthy home 

Posted on 07th Apr 2026
Aisling McGovern, Home Retrofit Consultant at National Energy Action, explains why many people need help through the retrofit process.
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Blog: Helping families thrive by giving children ‘A Warm Welcome’ 

Posted on 07th Apr 2026
Sophie Burr, Project Development Co-ordinator at National Energy Action says our crisis fund has made a huge difference to children, including those fleeing domestic abuse. 
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