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.

LucidTalk – NEA NI: Northern Ireland (NI) Omnibus Poll Question Results General Report

National Energy Action (NEA) chief executive Adam Scorer responds to the Chancellor’s cost of living and energy crisis measures.

A report has been published on 18 May by the Senedd’s Equality and Social Justice Committee following its inquiry into fuel poverty and the Warm Homes Programme.

NEA welcomes the opportunity to respond to the consultation on Ofwat’s innovation fund – approach for 2022-25. 

The rebate was brought in to help householders with soaring energy bills, but National Energy Action (NEA) warns that millions of pounds are yet to be claimed.

NEA argues that there are significant deficiencies of the scheme

Critical factors for the Adoption of Smart Homes for Energy Efficiency

In 2013 around 360 households in Fishwick had external wall insulation on their homes. This was part of a national energy efficiency scheme that should have made homes easier and cheaper to keep warm, but for many households the choice of measures and quality of work was poor and properties developed severe damp and mould.