A new report released by NEA in partnership with Citizens Advice Newcastle highlights the current context of the energy crisis and its impact upon households across the North East of England and provides a snapshot of fuel poverty in the region.

Working with Friends, Families and Travellers and supported by the Which? Fund, this 18-month project aimed to explore the lived experience of GTRNCs living in or at risk of fuel poverty through the height of the energy crisis in 2022/2023.

The Warm Homes Fund was set up by National Grid and Affordable Warmth Solutions and is one of the largest fuel poverty programmes representing private sector investment of £150m.

For nearly four decades, NEA has partnered with local and national government, health bodies, industry and a wide range of local organisations to deliver practical solutions to improve health and wellbeing and address housing as a key social determinant of ill-health

Policy and practice should be evidence-based. Our social and technical research advances the existing body of knowledge on fuel poverty, domestic energy issues and assesses the impacts of interventions. Our advocacy work ensures that the needs of people in fuel poverty are recognised and addressed by Government, the industry, and regulatory bodies.

Our research and policy teams have over 25 years’ combined experience of developing expert into fuel poverty, energy efficiency and related fields. Find out more about how we can support your work.

NEA work with a range of clients, including local authorities, housing associations, network operators and manufacturers to understand how technology and innovation within the energy sector can help improve the lives of those living in fuel poverty.

NEA is proud to be working with Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) on an innovative programme which aims to eradicate water poverty by 2030.

National Energy Action (NEA) and Energy Action Scotland (EAS) are the UK’s national charities aiming to end fuel poverty. For close to two decades, we have published a yearly investigative report on progress to eliminate fuel poverty across the UK and within each of the four UK nations: the UK Fuel Poverty Monitor.