National Energy Action

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National Energy Action - the UK's #FuelPoverty Charity. Taking action so everyone can have a warm, safe and healthy home - www.nea.org.uk

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.

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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.

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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.

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'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.'

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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The first caption says 'Growing up in a cold home.'

The second caption says, 'Children living in cold homes present difficulties concentrating and have lower educational attainment.'

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.

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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.

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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.

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