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Response to Ofgem Policy consultation for protecting energy consumers with prepayment meters
Response to Ofgem Policy consultation for protecting energy consumers with prepayment meters
Post on 01st Jul 2020
It is imperative that prepayment meter (PPM) customers continue to receive protection. It is therefore clear that the prepayment cap must continue after its upcoming termination in the form of a CMA regulated cap.
Nation / Region: Wales
Content Type: Publications
Ofgem, Pre-payment meters
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Connecting Homes for Health
Connecting Homes for Health
Post on 01st Jul 2020
Connecting Homes for Health pilot project combined funding to install free gas connections and central heating systems in over 100 properties in the North East of England whose residents were on low incomes and at risk of cold-related ill health.
Nation / Region: North East
Content Type: Research and Policy
Fuel Poverty, Fuel Poverty Strategy, Cold Homes, Research, Off-grid
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NEA NI response to the North West Regional Energy Strategy Consultation
NEA NI response to the North West Regional Energy Strategy Consultation
Post on 30th Jun 2020
Improved insulation and heating standards are seen as the most rational and sustainable means of mitigating heating price increases and ensuring affordable warmth. While we must decarbonise our energy system, we must also ensure that the needs of those on lower incomes and experiencing fuel poverty should be protected. We commend both Councils for designing and developing this strategy and have also made some comments to the questions posed in the consultation.
Nation / Region: Northern Ireland
Content Type: Publications
Consultation, Policy, Decarbonisation, Energy
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Letter to the Prime Minister
Letter to the Prime Minister
Post on 29th Jun 2020
Letter to the Prime Minister
Content Type: News
Policy
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Response to Innovation funding and competition: further consultation on design and implementation
Response to Innovation funding and competition: further consultation on design and implementation
Post on 27th Jun 2020
NEA recognises that many low-income households experience affordability issues with their essential household bills, rarely struggling with one bill in isolation, and as a result is delivering a programme of work which seeks to support ‘People Living in Water Poverty and Fuel Poverty’.
Nation / Region: Wales
Content Type: Publications
Ofgem, Consultation
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Social Tariffs in Water: The Impact of COVID-19
Social Tariffs in Water: The Impact of COVID-19
Post on 27th Jun 2020
In the first few months of 2020, the world watched a global pandemic unfold. Countries around the world were imposing strict nationwide lock-downs, with economies basically shutting down to control the spread of the virus. The turning point for the UK came on 23rd March when Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the nation.
Nation / Region: Wales
Content Type: Publications
Water, Policy, Water Poverty, COVID-19
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Water Poverty: The Consistency of Social Tariffs
Water Poverty: The Consistency of Social Tariffs
Post on 26th Jun 2020
In a modern world, water is recognised as a human right.  It is understood to be essential to life and yet some are so concerned about the cost of it that they actively decide not to use the water they vitally need and find themselves falling into debt or self-rationing their water use. These families may also be making impossible choices between heating and eating, at the same time as restricting bathing to once a week, all sharing the same bath water, because the cost of their water, and the cost of heating it, is just too high.
Nation / Region: Wales
Content Type: Publications
Water, Research, Water Poverty
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The Gathering Storm: Utility debt and COVID-19
The Gathering Storm: Utility debt and COVID-19
Post on 19th Jun 2020
The COVID-19 outbreak has already had a significant impact on household finances, especially those that already struggle with the costs of essential services. But there is a bigger gathering storm. Existing debt issues within the water and energy sectors are being badly exacerbated by the current crisis, and whilst welcome, current provision is not adequate to deal with the scale of these challenges.
Nation / Region: Northern Ireland , Wales
Content Type: Publications
Energy Costs, Fuel Debt, Policy & Research, Energy Markets, COVID-19
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Connecting Homes for Health
Connecting Homes for Health
Post on 17th Jun 2020
The Connecting Homes for Health pilot project was delivered by fuel poverty charity NEA, Northern Gas Networks and YES Energy Solutions. In what’s believed to be an industry first, it combined funding from the Fuel Poor Network Extension Scheme and Warm Home Discount Industry Initiatives to install free gas connections and central heating systems in over 100 properties in the North East of England whose residents were on low incomes and at risk of cold-related ill health. Residents also benefited from support and energy advice on how to use their new systems effectively, improve energy efficiency and reduce fuel bills.
Nation / Region: North East
Content Type: Publications
Fuel Poverty, Fuel Poverty Strategy, Cold Homes, Research, Off-grid, Policy & Research
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