Peter Smith

Ofgem announced that energy bills will go down by 7% from 1 April. Our Director of Policy Peter Smith welcomes a reduction of £117 from the typical annual bill but says, 'Those on the lowest incomes in the leakiest homes will face deep debt and will still struggle to stay warm and well at home.'

Following the publication of the Warm Homes Plan, our Director of Policy Peter Smith writes about the landmark plan and what’s still missing or requires more detail. Read Peter's blog here: www.nea.org.uk/news/warm-ho...

'There is a lot of work still to be done to ensure those in the worst circumstances benefit the most, but today's publication is a welcome, landmark occasion.' Our Chief Executive Adam Scorer comments on government's Warm Homes Plan.

Everyone can benefit from the Warm Homes Plan 🏠

We're leaving no household behind in our mission to cut bills, improve home energy efficiency and upgrade to clean technology.

Here’s how 👇

It’s difficult to make Christmas feel magical when you can barely cover the essentials.

Right now, there are 6 million children living in cold homes. Their parents are trying desperately to make ends meet and pay for essentials like food, heating and electricity.

At the end of our #FuelPovertyConf, we'll celebrate four individuals or organisations attending. They'll demonstrate excellence in improving community resilience, impactful approaches to tackling fuel poverty, engagement of marginalised communities and improving health outcomes.

In April, £150 comes off energy bills and the two-child benefit cap lifts, but key energy efficiency schemes end.
Adam says, 'For those in the greatest jeopardy it's not enough.'

Elsa's story

Today is our #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay. Hear directly from our client Elsa. She was unable to keep her home at a consistent temperature, which had an impact on her autistic son. youtu.be/akm7SGwrn9A

Households in Great Britain face surprise rise in energy bills from January Energy price cap for average dual fuel bill will increase to £1,758 a year, from £1,755 in the current quarter

‘People are rationing their heating, they are cutting back on cooking, they are deep in debt, and they are suffering in cold, damp homes.’ Our Chief Executive Adam Scorer reacts to today's energy price cap rise in The Guardian. www.theguardian.com/money/2025/n...

Wednesday 26 November is our #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay. Join the hundreds of organisations and individuals who are getting involved. Whether you're running an event, sharing our social media resources or writing to your elected representative.

Over £4 billion is owed to energy suppliers, making fuel debt one of the biggest issues for householders. Our Level 2 ‘Fuel Debt Advice in the Community’ City & Guilds approved qualification will explain support for householders and overcoming issues that they may face.

‘Spiralling energy debt causes unbearable stress and anxiety in many households, as well as driving up energy prices for other consumers and reducing economic activity.’ Our Director of Policy Peter Smith in the Telegraph. www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...

Our Director of Policy Peter Smith is on BBC Breakfast speaking about what we would like to see in the upcoming Budget. Peter says, ‘If money is taken directly off energy bills, we know that has a real, big impact on improving the ability to keep warm in the home.’

With reports saying the government is considering cutting energy efficiency funding, our Chief Executive Adam Scorer says this move, should it happen, ‘would be a grave mistake’.

Today is #StressAwarenessDay. Over the last year, nearly half of our clients said their mental health was improved after receiving support from our Advice service. If you're becoming stressed by your energy bills, please contact us: www.nea.org.uk/get-help

‘We’ve been waiting a long time for some serious action to intervene on the astonishing level of household energy debt that’s built up.’ Our Chief Executive Adam Scorer speaks to BBC Radio 4's Today Programme about Ofgem’s announcement of a ‘help to repay’ debt relief scheme.

We respond to Ofgem’s announcement of a ‘help to repay’ debt relief scheme. Our Director of Policy and Advocacy Peter Smith says it ‘must also go hand in hand with efforts to make ongoing costs more affordable’.

All registered providers of social housing will need to follow Awaab’s law from today. If they fail to do so, tenants will be able to hold their landlords to account by taking legal action through the courts for a breach of contract.

We're pleased to announce that early bird bookings for our #FuelPovertyConf are now open. 2026 marks our charity's 45th birthday, so the conference will take place in the north east - the area where we were founded. We would love you to join us on 9 to 11 February at the Glasshouse in Gateshead.

Our Head of Wales @bensaltmarsh@bsky.social opens our #FuelPovertyConf by saying that fuel poverty is made worse by 'old cold leaky homes - we have many here in Wales'.

It can impact physical and mental health, educational attainment, but, she says, 'It's far more than that - it's emotional, it's social, it's psychological. It seeps into how they see themselves. There is a poverty of hope.'

'As a clinician I've seen how much homes can impact people's health - especially children. Before this programme there wasn't anything meaningful I could do. But now we have preventative solutions at the tips of our fingers. The impact is massive.'

Ignore the nonsense of a 2% rise in domestic energy bills from today.
ELECTRICITY standing charge UP 4.5%, units UP 2.41%
GAS standing charge UP 14.12%, units DOWN 0.63%
%ages differ for people who pay quarterly. Stand Charge now £16.33/month electricity and £10.35/month - more for quarterly

Adam Scorer on BBC Breakfast

On BBC Breakfast with @sallynugent.bsky.social and Jon Kay, our Chief Executive @adamscorer.bsky.social As the #PriceCap rises today, Adam says government plans to lower #EnergyBills is vital. But millions of vulnerable households face the 'trauma of fuel poverty' unless there's systemic change.

Peter Smith on Good Morning Britain

On ITV's @goodmorningbritain.bsky.social, our Director of Policy and Advocacy, Peter Smith discusses today's #PriceCap. He says the rise means millions of households will struggle to stay warm and safe this winter.

'I didn't expect to be living my retirement thinking it's warmer to go to bed.' Julia, one of our clients, tells us how a social tariff for energy could help improve her life.

‘Unaffordable energy bills present a risk to health – and life – this winter.’ Our Chief Executive Adam Scorer responds to energy bills rising tomorrow to £1,755 a year for a typical household and the concerning findings from our new polling with @yougov.co.uk.

Ofgem is likely to move ahead with plans to require energy companies across Great Britain to provide a ‘lower’ standing charge tariff to domestic customers. Our Director of Policy Peter Smith has written a blog outlining possible impacts on client groups and advisers.

Great to see @martinmccluskey.bsky.social MP will be the Minister driving forward strategic action on #FuelPoverty #EnergyEfficiency and how to tackle unaffordable #EnergyBills at this vital time.

Over the past year, everything National Energy Action has done has been guided by our aims: to support households in fuel poverty, raise awareness of their circumstances, and drive lasting solutions. Read our Impact Report here: buff.ly/5NNjwKf