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National Energy Action - the UK's #FuelPoverty Charity. Taking action so everyone can have a warm, safe and healthy home - https://t.co/G6yRftyZIA
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https://www.nea.org.uk/ 24-04-2009 14:07:30
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Almost half of householders across the UK reported going to bed early to stay warm. Despite a fall in the typical bill, 6 million households are still in #FuelPoverty and energy debt has reached record levels.
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APPG Fuel Poverty & Energy Efficiency Chair Ben Lake AS/MP writes in Politics.co.uk about our analysis that the government is set to fall short of its legal fuel poverty target for England by a staggering margin. We estimate it will take 300 years to catch up. buff.ly/444nny6 #EnergyCrisis
Our Energy Advisers work with some fantastic organisations to deliver presentations and workshops to clients at risk of #FuelPoverty . If your organisation would like to request a speaker to help during the #EnergyCrisis , you can here:
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A few weeks ago, we held an #EnergyAdviser bootcamp. You can rewatch it here. buff.ly/4cUJWJz
We're pleased that the motion about #FuelPoverty passed in the Northern Ireland Assembly yesterday. We hope this will help the residents of Northern Ireland, our figures show that 41% of households are unable to live in a warm, safe and healthy home.
In Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Oral Questions today mary glindon cited our figure that 6 million households are currently in fuel poverty, as well as highlighting fuel poverty in her constituency of North Tyneside. #EnergyCrisis
Northern Ireland has not updated its #FuelPoverty strategy since 2011. This was well before the #CostOfLivingCrisis and the #EnergyCrisis .
The motion on Eradicating #FuelPoverty will take place at Northern Ireland Assembly from 12:30. You can watch along here: niassembly.tv/live-stream-1/ #OppositionDay
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Last chance to join our team as an Energy Adviser. You'll provide crucial advice to the most vulnerable struggling during the #EnergyCrisis . Find out more and apply here: buff.ly/3VSmBlD
Our East Midlands #FuelPoverty Forum will take place in person at The Nottingham Mechanics Institute . The free events will examine practical advice and policy initiatives related to fuel poverty and delivering energy efficiency solutions. Register here: buff.ly/3PKY8uI
Northern Ireland has not updated its #FuelPoverty strategy since 2011. This was well before the #CostOfLivingCrisis and the #EnergyCrisis . We hope that tomorrow the Northern Ireland Assembly commit to eradicating fuel poverty.
Just over a week ago, 40 amazing runners from Octopus Energy took on the incredible #LondonLandmarksHalfMarathon . The money they raised means that we can continue to do our vital work at a time when 6 million UK households are still struggling in #FuelPoverty .
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Our Yorkshire and Humber #FuelPoverty Forum will take place in person at York CVS - VCSE Sector Support in York. The free events will examine practical advice and policy initiatives related to fuel poverty and delivering energy efficiency solutions. Register here: buff.ly/3PKY8uI
Tomorrow at second Opposition Day Northern Ireland Assembly there will be a motion to eradicate fuel poverty. This is much-needed as our figures show 41% of NI households are in #FuelPoverty
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‘The UK government should be looking to increase support for energy bills for the most vulnerable, not restricting it for people who desperately need help.’ Our Director of Policy Peter Smith speaks to Chaminda Jayanetti The Observer. theguardian.com/society/2024/a…
Despite the price cap fall two weeks ago, the #EnergyCrisis means 6 million UK households are in fuel poverty.