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Ofgem’s heat networks regulation: fair pricing protections consultation

Ofgem’s heat networks regulation: fair pricing protections consultation

09th Jul 2025

Our response to this consultation is based around three key themes summarised in the document

NEA NI Response to the Department for the Economy's Offshore Renewable Energy Action Plan (OREAP) Consultation

NEA NI Response to the Department for the Economy’s Offshore Renewable Energy Action Plan (OREAP) Consultation

21st May 2025

We wish to stress again, that fuel poor households cannot end up being disproportionate sponsors of hitting the renewable electricity target. It is imperative that there is a fair distribution of the cost of decarbonisation with those on the lowest…

Ofgem’s Smart meter guaranteed standards: Supplier Guaranteed Standards of Performance consultation

Ofgem’s Smart meter guaranteed standards: Supplier Guaranteed Standards of Performance consultation

10th May 2025

NEA welcomes the proposals to enhance the consumer experience of smart meters, particularly the focus on post-install aftercare and remedy.

NEA NI Response to the Department for the Economy: Increased Socialisation of Connection Costs in the Electricity Distribution Network

NEA NI Response to the Department for the Economy: Increased Socialisation of Connection Costs in the Electricity Distribution Network

17th Apr 2025

It is our view that increased socialisation of network reinforcement costs could risk vulnerable and low-income households being disadvantaged and placed at a greater risk of fuel poverty.

NEA NI Response to Consumer Council for Northern Ireland: Draft 2025-2026 Forward Work Programme Consultation

NEA NI Response to Consumer Council for Northern Ireland: Draft 2025-2026 Forward Work Programme Consultation

31st Mar 2025

NEA NI welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Consumer Council’s Draft 2024-2025 Forward Work Progamme. We work closely with the CCNI across many aspects of this work, but especially in relation to energy issues including consumer protection, empowering consumers,…

NEA NI's Response to the Draft Budget 2025-26 Consultation Questionnaire

NEA NI’s Response to the Draft Budget 2025-26 Consultation Questionnaire

13th Mar 2025

We welcome the opportunity to respond to the Department of Finance’s consultation on the overarching draft Budget 2025-26. Our recommendations are driven by the urgent need to end fuel poverty in Northern Ireland, affecting as many as 40% of households…

The Fuel Poverty Coalition NI's Response to the Department for Communities: Consultation on a new Fuel Poverty Strategy for Northern Ireland

The Fuel Poverty Coalition NI’s Response to the Department for Communities: Consultation on a new Fuel Poverty Strategy for Northern Ireland

05th Mar 2025

The Fuel Poverty Coalition (FPC) Northern Ireland is united by our ambition to highlight the need for urgent action to eradicate fuel poverty in Northern Ireland. There is clear need for a strategic, cross-departmental, and cross-sectoral approach to tackle NI’s…

NEA NI Response to the Department for Communities' Consultation on policy changes to the Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Scheme

NEA NI Response to the Department for Communities’ Consultation on policy changes to the Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Scheme

28th Feb 2025

NEA NI remains deeply concerned about the recent policy changes to the Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Scheme (WFP), as the revised eligibility criteria is too restrictive.

NEA NI's Response to the Public Health Agency Draft Corporate Plan 2025-2030 Public Consultation Questionnaire

NEA NI’s Response to the Public Health Agency Draft Corporate Plan 2025-2030 Public Consultation Questionnaire

28th Feb 2025

We warmly welcome the draft Corporate Plan’s commitment to partnership and evidence-based practice. NEA NI is pleased to work in partnership with the PHA through its Northern Exposure Programme, to deliver initiates like the Belfast Warm and Well Project.

NEA NI's Response to the Utility Regulator: Consultation on draft Forward Work Programme 2025/2026

NEA NI’s Response to the Utility Regulator: Consultation on draft Forward Work Programme 2025/2026

26th Feb 2025

The proposed projects clearly appear to contribute to protecting and empowering consumers in Northern Ireland.

NEA NI Response to the Department for Communities' Consultation on a new Fuel Poverty Strategy for Northern Ireland

NEA NI Response to the Department for Communities’ Consultation on a new Fuel Poverty Strategy for Northern Ireland

26th Feb 2025

NEA NI has long advocated for an updated Fuel Poverty Strategy, as there is a clear need for a strategic, cross-departmental, and cross-sectoral approach to tackle Northern Ireland’s fuel poverty crisis.

NEA NI's Response to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs' Consultation on the establishment of a Just Transition Commission

NEA NI’s Response to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs’ Consultation on the establishment of a Just Transition Commission

17th Jan 2025

NEA NI welcomes the opportunity to respond to this consultation on the establishment of a Just Transition Commission.