Fuel poverty
27 May 2025
New Figures Expose Rural Fuel Poverty Gap
DEFRA’s latest Statistical Digest of Rural England (May 2025) shines a spotlight on the ongoing issue of fuel poverty in rural areas, revealing the tough reality faced by many rural...
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07 Apr 2025
Combating Energy Inefficiency and Fuel Poverty in North Yorkshire’s Rural Homes
85% of North Yorkshire is classified as a super sparse rural area, encompassing two National Parks. Many properties in these remote locations consist of older housing stock, presenting challenges in...
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04 Apr 2025
Review of the Fuel Poverty Strategy
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Closed 4 April 2025 Review of the Fuel Poverty Strategy The consultation sought views on an updated policy plan to support progress towards...
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31 Mar 2025
Addressing the Unique Challenge of Fuel Poverty in Rural Areas
In the latest fuel poverty update from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, a concerning pattern emerges in England’s rural communities. These areas are grappling with the highest...
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18 Feb 2025
Rural homes need help to decarbonise and Labour is best placed to deliver
Malcolm Farrow, head of public affairs at OFTEC It’s fair to say the new government’s honeymoon period didn’t last very long. Labour has faced challenges on multiple fronts and it...
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11 Feb 2025
Government Unveils New Energy Efficiency Measures to Combat Fuel Poverty
The government has recently announced new measures under its accelerated Plan for Change. This initiative promises substantial benefits for households, particularly within the private rental sector, by targeting warmer homes...
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11 Nov 2024
Support With Your Rural Domestic Retrofit Plans
There are now less than two months left before Warm Homes: Local Grant Expressions of Interest must be submitted (deadline of 1 December 2024). Retrofit Support, Information and Expertise (RISE)...
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23 Oct 2024
Community Heat: A Fair and Sustainable Model for Rural Regions
Community heat refers to local heating systems that provide energy to multiple homes from a central low-carbon source. These systems are designed to reduce fossil fuel reliance, enhance energy efficiency,...
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23 Oct 2024
Working to keep you safe and warm
We believe that everyone should have access to reliable and safe heat no matter their personal circumstance. All customers are unique, and we work hard to ensure our customers and...
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27 Aug 2024
Councils Face ‘Cliff-Edge’ as Household Support Fund Nears Expiration
As the end of September approaches, rural communities across the UK are bracing for the potential fallout from the expiration of the Household Support Fund (HSF). The Local Government Association...
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