NEA response to Ofgem’s call for input on the allowance for debt-related costs (price cap)

Today, the UK Government releases new data showing fuel poverty regionally in England.  

Ofgem announced a new code of practice for suppliers concerning the forced installation of prepayment meters.

In the absence of a functioning Northern Ireland Executive, our local councils have a considerable role to play in supporting fuel poor homes. Ahead of the upcoming local council elections, NEA are calling on candidates and parties to commit to tackling Fuel Poverty in their communities by supporting 3 key pledges, which are detailed in our Local Election Manifesto 2023.

Despite the UK Government’s commitment to freeze the level of the Energy Price Guarantee (EPG) from 1 April, Standing Charges for prepayment customers will hit £350 for a dual fuel household.

New research from fuel poverty charity National Energy Action shows how a partnership with the Cadent Foundation has kept 1,467 households safe.

National Energy Action were recently contacted by an advertising agency called Eight, who wanted to help us portray the harrowing realities for many British families.

NEA welcome the opportunity to respond to the Consumer Council’s Draft Forward Work Programme (FWP) 2023–2024.

National Energy Action chief executive Adam Scorer says: “Sense has prevailed in today’s Budget.