NEA NI’s Response to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs’ Consultation on the establishment of a Just Transition Commission
Date: 17th Jan 2025
NEA NI welcomes the opportunity to respond to this consultation on the establishment of a Just Transition Commission (the Commission). We support the creation of an Advisory Non-Departmental Public Body with clear oversight and advisory functions. Specifically, we value the Commission’s proposed roles in overseeing the implementation of the Just Transition elements of the Climate Change Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 and in providing independent advice to ensure departmental policies, strategies, and plans align with Just Transition principles. Furthermore, the Commission can play a vital role in achieving a coordinated approach to decarbonisation across departments.
NEA NI has long advocated for a Just Transition to net zero, highlighting the importance of supporting low-income and vulnerable households throughout the process. Achieving a Just Transition requires empowering these households to benefit from decarbonisation opportunities while protecting them from disproportionate costs. The transition must be an inclusive process that protects the most vulnerable households and addresses fuel poverty.
You can download the full response from the link under ‘Resources’.
Resources
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 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 for the Economy's Consultation on Support for Low Carbon Heat in the Residential Sector
10th Jan 2025
We support the Department’s focus on reducing carbon emissions and improving the energy performance of homes.
NEA NI's Response to the Department for the Economy's Consultation on the Design Plan for the Roll-Out of Smart Electricity Meters in Northern Ireland
12th Dec 2024
NEA has a long-standing interest in smart meters and their roll-out in Great Britain and Northern Ireland, particularly with regard to their impact for vulnerable and fuel poor consumers.
NEA NI's Consultation Response to the Draft Programme for Government 2024-2027, ‘Our Plan: Doing What Matters Most’
04th Nov 2024
NEA NI commends that the NI Executive has published a draft Programme for Government and we welcome the opportunity to respond to this public consultation.
NEA NI's Response to the Consultation on Department for Communities Budget 2024-25 allocations
03rd Sep 2024
We welcome the opportunity to provide comment on this draft Equality Impact Assessment of the initial decisions taken by the Minister for Communities in relation to the 2024-25 Budget.
NEA NI's Response to the Department of Health Equality Impact Assessment: Budget 2024-25
29th Aug 2024
We welcome the opportunity to respond to this Equality Impact Assessment. Our comments are informed by our research, expertise and extensive experience supporting fuel-poor households and vulnerable energy consumers in Northern Ireland.
NEA NI's Response to the Department for the Economy’s Call for Evidence: Developing Biomethane Production in Northern Ireland
23rd Aug 2024
We welcome the opportunity to respond to this Call for Evidence on developing biomethane production in Northern Ireland.
NEA NI's Response to the Department for the Economy’s Consultation: Utility Regulator (Support for Decarbonisation Preparation) Bill
16th Aug 2024
We welcome the opportunity to respond to this consultation. Our comments are informed by our research, expertise and extensive experience supporting fuel-poor households and vulnerable energy consumers in Northern Ireland.
NEA NI's Response to the Utility Regulator’s Consultation on Energy Supplier Customer Service Levels
28th May 2024
We are pleased that the Utility Regulator (UR) is continuing to look at ways the standards of customer service in the energy supply sector can be improved.
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