Publications and Resources

We welcome the opportunity to respond to the Department of Finance’s consultation on the overarching draft Budget 2025-26. Our recommendations are driven by the urgent need to end fuel poverty in Northern Ireland, affecting as many as 40% of households…

The Fuel Poverty Coalition (FPC) Northern Ireland is united by our ambition to highlight the need for urgent action to eradicate fuel poverty in Northern Ireland. There is clear need for a strategic, cross-departmental, and cross-sectoral approach to tackle NI’s…

NEA NI remains deeply concerned about the recent policy changes to the Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Scheme (WFP), as the revised eligibility criteria is too restrictive.

We warmly welcome the draft Corporate Plan’s commitment to partnership and evidence-based practice. NEA NI is pleased to work in partnership with the PHA through its Northern Exposure Programme, to deliver initiates like the Belfast Warm and Well Project.

The proposed projects clearly appear to contribute to protecting and empowering consumers in Northern Ireland.

NEA NI has long advocated for an updated Fuel Poverty Strategy, as there is a clear need for a strategic, cross-departmental, and cross-sectoral approach to tackle Northern Ireland’s fuel poverty crisis.

Read National Energy Action’s summary report from an evaluation of The Responsive Retrofit pilot delivered by Clarion Futures.

NEA NI welcomes the opportunity to respond to this consultation on the establishment of a Just Transition Commission.

We support the Department’s focus on reducing carbon emissions and improving the energy performance of homes.

NEA has a long-standing interest in smart meters and their roll-out in Great Britain and Northern Ireland, particularly with regard to their impact for vulnerable and fuel poor consumers.

National Energy Action (NEA) Cymru welcomes the Committee’s follow-up inquiry into fuel poverty and the Warm Homes Programme.

LucidTalk – NEA NI: September 2024 – Northern Ireland (NI) Attitudinal Poll