One of the decisions is for Ofgem to calculate the price cap quarterly instead of every six months.

As a regulated company, firmus ultimately serves to provide an essential service to consumers in Northern Ireland. The interests of consumers must be at the heart of the final determination.

Energy prices continue to spiral, and vulnerable households in the energy market are being hardest hit. It is vital that the plans from the UK Government and Ofgem are scrutinised by Parliament, and they act on this credible set of recommendations to hel

Energy experts Cornwall Insight predicted that when the price cap rises in October, the average energy bill could reach £3,250 per year, with bills expected to increase by over 60%.

NEA argues that the proposed rules on financial resilience should only be implemented if they do not lead to an increase in the level of the price cap.

National Energy Action’s Impact Report highlights the charity’s reach and achievements from April 2021 to March 2022, helping the most vulnerable through an incredibly challenging year.

On 4 July 2022, National Energy Action published a new report arguing for the introduction of a social energy tariff for low-income households.

Low income energy customers face a double burden from the current energy crisis: the rising cost of bills and paying more for their energy due to the poverty premium. The government must introduce a new social tariff to lower the cost of bills for low income households. A social tariff is a targeted discount energy deal for qualifying low income consumers. It is a safety net for eligible households who might be struggling to afford their bills. It is typically below the price of the cheapest available energy tariff and targeted at those living in fuel poverty or on a low income.

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