NEA
News and Insights
.
![New report reveals energy standing charges set to increase to new high, up by 64%, leaving low-income households worst hit](https://www.nea.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cost-living-crisis-money-home-radiator-heater-rising-cost-energy-bills-300x200-1.jpg)
New report reveals energy standing charges set to increase to new high, up by 64%, leaving low-income households worst hit
Post on 30th Mar 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.
Content Type:News
![Over 1,400 vulnerable households kept on gas supply thanks to industry first programme](https://www.nea.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-kitchen-stove-natural-gas-burns-with-blue-flame-household-gas-consumption-close-up-selective-focus-scaled.jpg)
Over 1,400 vulnerable households kept on gas supply thanks to industry first programme
Post on 23rd Mar 2023
New research from fuel poverty charity National Energy Action shows how a partnership with the Cadent Foundation has kept 1,467 households safe.
Nation / Region:
UK
Content Type:News
![New data shows Government is now 300 years behind targets to help low-income homes meet energy efficiency targets](https://www.nea.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cost-living-crisis-money-home-radiator-heater-rising-cost-energy-bills-1-scaled.jpg?ver=1714728234)
New data shows Government is now 300 years behind targets to help low-income homes meet energy efficiency targets
Post on 28th Feb 2023
On 28 February 2023, the Government releases its official Fuel Poverty Statistics for England. It is now 300 years behind targets to help low-income homes meet energy efficiency targets
Content Type:
![National Energy Action says halting the forced installation of prepayment meters is ‘right,’ but more action is needed](https://www.nea.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/prepayment-meter-thumbnail.jpg?ver=1714728510)
National Energy Action says halting the forced installation of prepayment meters is ‘right,’ but more action is needed
Post on 10th Feb 2023
In response to the UK Government’s recent request, the Energy Security Secretary Grant Shapps has today claimed all energy suppliers have now committed to ending the forced installation of prepayment meters in vulnerable customers’ homes.
Content Type:News