Fuel Poverty Facts

Fuel Poverty Facts



NEA undertakes to collect and disseminate statistical data on the extent of fuel poverty. Drawing on official Government sources and academic studies, NEA has compiled a selection of facts about the following key issues:

  • Debt and disconnection
  • Excess winter mortality
  • Fuel poverty and energy efficiency

    More detailed, tailored statistical analyses can be carried out on a consultancy basis. Please contact info@nea.org.uk for further details.

    • Latest press releases 

    • NEA: Government fuel poverty initiatives are welcome but inadequate

      30/05/2008 - National Energy Action (NEA), the leading fuel poverty charity, has welcomed aspects of today’s Ofgem and Government fuel poverty action plan, but fears the measures announced will prove inadequate in the context of escalating fuel prices and 4.

    • NEA: Additional help for the fuel poor – but not enough?

      11/04/2008 - National Energy Action (NEA) the leading fuel poverty charity today welcomed the decision by all big six energy suppliers to offer more assistance to their vulnerable customers through social packages but expressed concern at the level of support.

    • NEA: You will pay more - that’s a dead cert

      02/04/2008 - The UK’s leading fuel poverty charity, National Energy Action (NEA), is urging the Government to come clean about the amount of public money the Government is spending on energy efficiency measures for low-income households and who is footing the bill.

    • National Energy Action charity backs fuel poverty report

      26/03/2008 - Leading fuel poverty charity National Energy Action (NEA) has today urged the Government to follow the recommendations of its own advisory group The Fuel Poverty Advisory Group (FPAG).