Our vision is to end fuel poverty. We work across England, Wales and Northern Ireland to ensure that everyone can afford to live in a warm, safe and healthy home. As a result of the energy crisis, 6.3 million UK households are in fuel poverty. This means they spend at least 10% of their income on keeping their homes warm. Energy bills are twice as high as they were two years ago. Combined with poor housing and low incomes, this means that more people than ever before are struggling to afford the cost of heating and falling into debt. Sky-high bills and cold, damp homes threaten to become the new normal for millions of people. We believe that this must not be allowed to happen. With your donations, we work to end fuel poverty and advocate for policy changes that will transform lives. Each year we run the #WarmSafeHomes Campaign and #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay.
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6.3 million UK households in fuel poverty.
Our research suggests that 6.3 million households across the United Kingdom are currently in fuel poverty in April, 2 million more than just a year ago. Sadly, with Ofgem set to increase the level of the price cap twice in the next few months, this number will only increase On top of record increases in energy bills, historically high levels of inflation, higher rents and fuel prices mean millions of families are now struggling to afford the basics they need to live their lives and raise their children. Analysts say that high prices will outlast this winter, so the UK Government must take action not only in the short term, but also with the future in mind.
More households in fuel poverty means more households falling into debt, more households cutting back on other essentials. It means more households rationing their heating to unhealthy levels. We are seeing more demand for our energy advice and income maximisation services. We’re seeing more examples of struggling households resorting to coping strategies such as only heating one room, wearing coats indoors and using public places such as libraries to stay warm.
Polling conducted by YouGov on behalf of National Energy Action showed that 6 out of 10 British households say they would reduce their heating use by a fair amount/great deal if the cost of heating doubles. Too many would have to make a desperate choice between heating and eating.
Let’s come together to bring an end to fuel poverty.
Everything we do, we do in partnership. Our members and supporters are the heart of those partnerships and are key to what we do to help the fuel poor. Support NEA and let's work together to end this crisis!
