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Supporting vulnerable energy customers this winter
Supporting vulnerable energy customers this winter
Post on 26th Jan 2022
This policy briefing highlights the positive steps that can be taken now by the UK Government and energy regulator Ofgem to respond to the current energy crisis and support vulnerable energy customers this winter. It is hoped that this will prompt policy interventions in advance of Ofgem announcing in February the next revision to the energy price cap.
Nation / Region: Northern Ireland , Wales , UK , Scotland
Content Type: Publications
Energy Efficiency, Energy Tariffs, Energy Costs, Fuel Debt, Energy Markets, Briefing Paper, Discussion Paper, Energy crisis
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NEA Northern Ireland statement on Emergency Fuel Payment Scheme
NEA Northern Ireland statement on Emergency Fuel Payment Scheme
Post on 24th Jan 2022
Over the last number of weeks, we have experienced a significant rise in the number of households seeking emergency support for fuel poverty. We therefore welcome the launch of DfC’s Emergency Fuel Payment Scheme.
Nation / Region: Northern Ireland
Content Type: News
Energy Costs, Energy crisis
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Urgent need to release funding for a broader package of support for fuel poor households in Northern Ireland
Urgent need to release funding for a broader package of support for fuel poor households in Northern Ireland
Post on 12th Jan 2022
Letter to Minister
Nation / Region: Northern Ireland
Content Type: News
Energy Costs, Energy crisis
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The impact of the energy crisis in Northern Ireland
The impact of the energy crisis in Northern Ireland
Post on 11th Jan 2022
Letter to NI MPs re the ongoing impacts of the energy crisis in Northern Ireland.
Nation / Region: Northern Ireland
Content Type: News
Energy Costs, Energy crisis
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Energy crisis will double average heating bill from April 
Energy crisis will double average heating bill from April 
Post on 03rd Dec 2021
Fuel poverty charity National Energy Action has today warned average domestic energy bills have already soared by over £230 per customer compared to last winter.
Nation / Region: Northern Ireland , Wales , Scotland
Content Type: News
Fuel Poverty, Energy Tariffs, Cold Homes, Energy Costs, Fuel Debt, Energy Markets, Housing Standards, Net Zero
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New report highlights UK won’t reach net zero without support for poorer households
New report highlights UK won’t reach net zero without support for poorer households
Post on 30th Nov 2021
Charities warn recent broken manifesto promise means the poorest households, living in least efficient homes are set to miss out on up to £750 a year cut to their energy bills
Nation / Region: Northern Ireland , Wales , Scotland
Content Type: News
Fuel Poverty, Energy Tariffs, Cold Homes, Energy Costs, Inequality, Fuel Debt, Debt, Energy Markets, Decarbonisation, Net Zero, Energy
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UK Fuel Poverty Monitor 2020-21
UK Fuel Poverty Monitor 2020-21
Post on 30th Nov 2021
This year’s UKFPM identifies the opportunities associated with decarbonising heat for fuel poor households; the barriers they face in doing so; the likely risks of the decarbonisation agenda for them; and which policy developments and interventions are required to ensure that the decarbonisation of domestic heating can be fair and affordable.
Nation / Region: Northern Ireland , Wales , Scotland
Content Type: Publications
Fuel Poverty, Energy Tariffs, Cold Homes, Energy Costs, Fuel Debt, Debt, Energy Markets, Decarbonisation, Net Zero
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Cost of living in the UK soaring up to its highest level in a decade
Cost of living in the UK soaring up to its highest level in a decade
Post on 17th Nov 2021
Today the Office for National Statistics released their forecast of consumer price inflation. Inflation rose steeply in October to its highest rate in nearly a decade. The ONS also highlighted the key driver is increased household energy bills.
Nation / Region: UK , Scotland , Northern Ireland , Wales
Content Type: News
Consumer Protection, Energy Costs
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“We all pay the price for leaving the poorest out in the cold”
“We all pay the price for leaving the poorest out in the cold”
Post on 28th Oct 2021
Regrettably the Chancellor chose not to provide any additional support to help with the soaring costs of energy.
Nation / Region: Wales , UK
Content Type: News
Energy Costs, Budget, Energy
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