Rachel and Timothy from our Mobile Advice Centre have been to #Luton and #HemelHampstead to give vital advice around saving energy, the Priority Services Register and carbon monoxide safety.
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We're recruiting for an Interim Head of Policy and Public Affairs. You'll strengthen relationships and build political support across energy, housing and health, creating coalitions and alliances that amplify our voice and increase our influence. Find out more here: www.nea.org.uk/jobs/interim...
Already completed our level three Energy Awareness course and you’re ready to build on this and take the next step? We’re pleased to offer fully funded modules towards our Level 4: Decarbonising Homes – Technologies, Impacts and Solutions qualification.
People receiving means-tested benefits must be named on their energy bill by 23 August to receive the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter. If you think you should be eligible, contact your energy supplier before the deadline.
Join us at our Wales Fuel Poverty Conference on Thursday 8 October. We'll have sessions on the future of retrofit, advice-focused workshops and working with the new Welsh government. See our programme and register today: www.nea.org.uk/what-we-do/e...
Our ‘Mental Health Support for Workers that Help Vulnerable People’ help employees recognise the effects of stress on themselves and others while equipping them with effective strategies to support those in need: www.nea.org.uk/training-and...
Our free Autumn Fuel Poverty Forums return to each region across England in September and October. Forums are a fantastic opportunity to come together to discuss issues and share insights gained from supporting householders. Register here to join us: www.nea.org.uk/what-we-do/e...
We partnered with Waterwise to develop an e-learning course for frontline workers to learn more about different avenues of support for low-income customers. Find out more about the training here: www.nea.org.uk/training-and...
We're recruiting for an Interim Head of Policy and Public Affairs. You'll strengthen relationships and build political support across energy, housing and health, creating coalitions and alliances that amplify our voice and increase our influence. Find out more here: www.nea.org.uk/jobs/interim...
We're delivering spotlight sessions to help frontline advisers learn more about the Priority Services Register.
A lot of heat can be lost through gaps under doors. Draught excluders can help make your home feel more comfortable and avoid you having to use your heating more.
Many of our clients report having mental health difficulties, made worse by not having access to electricity without fear of falling into further debt.
We're recruiting for an Interim Head of Policy and Public Affairs. You'll strengthen relationships and build political support across energy, housing and health, creating coalitions and alliances that amplify our voice and increase our influence. Find out more here: www.nea.org.uk/jobs/interim...
Three things we did this week 🚨 We delivered the first in a series of spotlight sessions about the Priority Services Register, discussed the impact of the RTS switch-off and spoke to our clients who have used our Community Retrofit Hubs.
…That’s where National Energy Action comes in. Donate today and help us provide a lifeline to struggling parents this summer 💙 www.nea.org.uk/donate
Save the date 📅 Our next #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay will take place on Wednesday 18 November. We need all of our stakeholders and partners to help amplify the issue of households living in cold and unhealthy homes.
'The question is not whether Burnham's governing philosophy reaches Westminster. It is whether the parent worried their child will be freezing, the family living with chronic illness, and the household trapped by unaffordable energy bills are better off because of it.'
There are several different grants available to retrofit your home if you're a homeowner or in the private or social rented sector. Our Home Retrofit Consultant Gavin explains what schemes might be available to help you retrofit your home.
With the launch of the Warm Homes Plan, organisations across the sector will play a vital role in delivering large‑scale home energy improvements and supporting households through the transition to net zero.
We have three Retrofit Hubs in Sheffield, Oldham and Burnley. Our Home Retrofit Consultant Aisling talks about what the hubs do and how they help low-income householders access grant funding to improve the thermal efficiency of their home.
Eco settings may run for longer but are significantly better for your energy and water bills. Check your appliances to see what options you have.
Join us at our Wales Fuel Poverty Conference on Thursday 8 October. We'll have sessions on the future of retrofit, advice-focused workshops and working with the new Welsh government. See our programme and register today: www.nea.org.uk/what-we-do/e...
Our ‘Overview of Domestic Smart Meters’ course provides a clear overview of the installation process and guides learners to reliable sources of information about the national rollout.
Fuel poverty is not just a winter issue. The hidden cost of keeping cool is not discussed as often. In summer, it becomes less visible, not less severe.
School can be the most important time of a child's development. Research shows that children living in a cold home struggle more with concentration and often get lower grades. Children's life chances should not be dictated by their homes. Every child deserves a warm and healthy home.
We’re looking for a motivated Energy Adviser to support households across London. The role involves travel across London and requires a full driving licence to operate our Mobile Advice Centre.
Our ‘Vulnerable Situations in the Domestic Energy Market’ course explains how vulnerability is defined by key industry players and the types of support that are available to vulnerable customers: www.nea.org.uk/training-and...
If you’re trying to save money on your bills, make sure you’re not spending unnecessarily by charging devices that are fully charged or powering devices that are on stand-by.
Our ‘Identifying customers in vulnerable situations’ bitesize course provides practical tools to identify such customers and offers straightforward strategies to ensure their needs are acknowledged, and they are signposted to the appropriate support service: www.nea.org.uk/training-and...
Build the capability of your team to deliver impact and warmer homes. Be ready for the Warm Homes Plan by doing our Level 4: Decarbonising Homes – Technologies, Impacts and Solutions qualification.