Today [4th March 2020] the UK government released the latest statistical trends and analysis on fuel poverty in England, based on data from 2019.

Yesterday’s Budget had no mention, let alone additional spending commitments, to help end fuel poverty or improve domestic energy efficiency.

Today the Welsh Government has released its new Fuel Poverty Plan.

The Consumer Council for Northern Ireland (CCNI) plays a fundamental role in providing vital information, advice and advocacy for all consumers in Northern Ireland, with a focus on vulnerable consumers. This work has great importance for NEA and many organisations throughout Northern Ireland, both strategically and operationally, and we welcome the opportunity to respond to this Draft Corporate Plan 2021–2022.

NEA’s response to Ofwat’s consultation on their forward programme for 2021/22 outlines four key areas of focus.

NEA NI works closely with the Utility Regulator across many aspects of work, but especially in relation to consumers and policy development, also with the view to empowering consumers and communities. We have made some comments around the objectives in the draft Forward Work Programme and have made some suggestions, which we hope are helpful on priority projects, which we believe may enhance the Forward Work Programme 2021–22.

NEA’s Response to the Ofgem Consultation on their Forward Work Programme 2021/23 Gas Levy. NEA believes that Ofgem should provide clarity on the actions they will take in the next year of their consumer vulnerability strategy.

Today UK Government published its long-awaited Fuel Poverty Strategy for England.

NEA’s Budget submission builds on recent positive policy developments and highlights where key actions remain and must be taken within the upcoming Budget.