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Research

Tuesday, 02, Dec 2008 04:15


Policy and practice can’t always wait on achieving scientific certainty. Quick, pragmatic solutions are sometimes needed at earlier stages. However, NEA believes that as far as practicable, policy recommendations and practice should be evidence-based.

The aims of the research team at NEA include the developing our understanding of the changing patterns of fuel poverty, its causes and consequences. We also aim to uncover and further understand the circumstances and processes which lead households to be exposed either to cold and damp homes or the achievement of a warm and dry home at the expense of other resources necessary for health and well-being. Leading on and participating in the evaluation of internal and external programmes or projects we aim to promote domestic energy efficiency and warmer homes. The research team as part of the Policy, research and information section contribute to the development of effective policy and practice in promoting domestic energy efficiency and reducing fuel poverty through interpretation and dissemination of research findings.

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    NEA: Government fuel poverty initiatives are welcome but inadequate

    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 4.5 million UK households currently suffering fuel poverty.

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

    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

    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

    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).