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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
17th Jan 2025
NEA NI welcomes the opportunity to respond to this consultation on the establishment of a Just Transition Commission.