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The Lead's Natalie Morris writes about our #FuelPovertyConf, at which she was a speaker in our session on child fuel poverty.
Without explicit focus on race and inequality, policies to address child poverty risk reproducing the very gaps they aim to close, writes @nmozz.bsky.social
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Child poverty is racialised – we won't end the crisis until this is acknowledged
At the National Energy Action conference, fuel poverty’s human cost was clear. Those shaping policy must confront who is being hit hardest.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:55 PM
The Lead's Natalie Morris writes about our #FuelPovertyConf, at which she was a speaker in our session on child fuel poverty.
Bringing together almost 500 delegates, 40 exhibitors and 38 speakers, our biggest ever #FuelPovertyConf has just concluded. Read our latest blog here: www.nea.org.uk/news/confere...
Blog - Reflecting on our biggest fuel poverty conference ever
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February 12, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Bringing together almost 500 delegates, 40 exhibitors and 38 speakers, our biggest ever #FuelPovertyConf has just concluded. Read our latest blog here: www.nea.org.uk/news/confere...
Families struggling to afford their energy bills are having to cut back on use of lighting.
February 12, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Families struggling to afford their energy bills are having to cut back on use of lighting.
Energy remains extremely expensive, so optimising your heating is really important. Find out some of our top energy saving tips: www.nea.org.uk/get-help/res...
February 11, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Energy remains extremely expensive, so optimising your heating is really important. Find out some of our top energy saving tips: www.nea.org.uk/get-help/res...
Heating can be lost quickly if you're home is poorly insulated. Find out more about our energy saving tips: www.nea.org.uk/get-help/res...
February 11, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Heating can be lost quickly if you're home is poorly insulated. Find out more about our energy saving tips: www.nea.org.uk/get-help/res...
Amazing to see Northern Gas Networks present the ‘Positive impacts on health - rewarding those who make a life-changing difference to people with physical and mental health conditions’ award to Coral Allon from Ashford Borough Council. #FuelPovertyConf
February 11, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Amazing to see Northern Gas Networks present the ‘Positive impacts on health - rewarding those who make a life-changing difference to people with physical and mental health conditions’ award to Coral Allon from Ashford Borough Council. #FuelPovertyConf
To close our #FuelPovertyConf, OVO presents the ‘Championing community resilience – celebrating organisations or individuals strengthening vulnerable households’ award to Luke Arnold on behalf of Hope4U.
February 11, 2026 at 1:31 PM
To close our #FuelPovertyConf, OVO presents the ‘Championing community resilience – celebrating organisations or individuals strengthening vulnerable households’ award to Luke Arnold on behalf of Hope4U.
Our ‘Innovation in tackling fuel poverty: Recognising creative, impactful approaches to support those in need’ award is presented by Northern Powergrid to Katie Baker from Lightning Reach and Dave Farquharson and YES Energy Solutions. #FuelPovertyConf
February 11, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Our ‘Innovation in tackling fuel poverty: Recognising creative, impactful approaches to support those in need’ award is presented by Northern Powergrid to Katie Baker from Lightning Reach and Dave Farquharson and YES Energy Solutions. #FuelPovertyConf
At our #FuelPovertyConf, it was fantastic to see Evouchers present Joanne Abdulla from Sheffield Citizens Advice be recognised for her fantastic work by receiving the ‘Reaching out: Engagement of diverse groups – honouring those who engage marginalised communities’ award. Congratulations Joanne.
February 11, 2026 at 1:23 PM
At our #FuelPovertyConf, it was fantastic to see Evouchers present Joanne Abdulla from Sheffield Citizens Advice be recognised for her fantastic work by receiving the ‘Reaching out: Engagement of diverse groups – honouring those who engage marginalised communities’ award. Congratulations Joanne.
The closing plenary session at our #FuelPovertyConf reflects on key learnings, celebrates collaboration and looks ahead to next steps. Thank you to National Support Network’s Cat Divers, the Warm Welcome Campaign’s Helena Russell, OVO’s Steve Brogden and our Deputy Chief Executive Danni Barnes.
February 11, 2026 at 12:41 PM
The closing plenary session at our #FuelPovertyConf reflects on key learnings, celebrates collaboration and looks ahead to next steps. Thank you to National Support Network’s Cat Divers, the Warm Welcome Campaign’s Helena Russell, OVO’s Steve Brogden and our Deputy Chief Executive Danni Barnes.
Northern Powergrid’s Duncan Oliphant takes our #FuelPovertyConf through the specific challenges facing the North East and the crucial role the Distribution Network Operator has in helping residents in fuel poverty.
February 11, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Northern Powergrid’s Duncan Oliphant takes our #FuelPovertyConf through the specific challenges facing the North East and the crucial role the Distribution Network Operator has in helping residents in fuel poverty.
Next our #FuelPovertyConf looks at shaping regional solutions to fuel poverty. We hear from Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s Tina Gandhi, North East Combined Authority’s Ross Lowrie and Energy Systems Catapult’s Andy Clark.
February 11, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Next our #FuelPovertyConf looks at shaping regional solutions to fuel poverty. We hear from Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s Tina Gandhi, North East Combined Authority’s Ross Lowrie and Energy Systems Catapult’s Andy Clark.
For three days, we have been holding our Annual Conference at the Glasshouse. Read in the Northern Echo about how we were founded in the North East and see how we are raising awareness about the vital work that we do. #FuelPovertyConf.
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North East charity marks 45 years tackling fuel poverty with landmark lights
National Energy Action has marked 45 years of tackling fuel poverty by illuminating the Millennium Bridge during its Annual Fuel Poverty Conference…
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February 11, 2026 at 10:52 AM
For three days, we have been holding our Annual Conference at the Glasshouse. Read in the Northern Echo about how we were founded in the North East and see how we are raising awareness about the vital work that we do. #FuelPovertyConf.
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2584105...
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2584105...
Beginning our final day of our #FuelPovertyConf, we are pleased to hear from @martinmccluskey.bsky.social, Minister for Energy Consumers. Following the publication of last month's Warm Homes Plan, the Minister says, ‘We are now formally in delivery mode.’
February 11, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Beginning our final day of our #FuelPovertyConf, we are pleased to hear from @martinmccluskey.bsky.social, Minister for Energy Consumers. Following the publication of last month's Warm Homes Plan, the Minister says, ‘We are now formally in delivery mode.’
Across the UK, millions of children are living in fuel poverty. Our final #FuelPovertyConf session of the day is shining a light on the toll fuel poverty takes on children’s health, wellbeing, education and life chances.
February 10, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Across the UK, millions of children are living in fuel poverty. Our final #FuelPovertyConf session of the day is shining a light on the toll fuel poverty takes on children’s health, wellbeing, education and life chances.
National Energy Action’s Energy Advice team are our frontline in the fight against fuel poverty. Whether someone is calling up about the struggles to pay their energy bills, issues with debt, damp or any problem relating to fuel poverty, our team offers advice, tangible support and a friendly voice.
February 10, 2026 at 4:09 PM
National Energy Action’s Energy Advice team are our frontline in the fight against fuel poverty. Whether someone is calling up about the struggles to pay their energy bills, issues with debt, damp or any problem relating to fuel poverty, our team offers advice, tangible support and a friendly voice.
A breakout session at our #FuelPovertyConf explores how digital exclusion deepens and exacerbates fuel poverty, leaving many households unable to access support, manage energy accounts, or benefit from online tariffs and advice.
February 10, 2026 at 3:51 PM
A breakout session at our #FuelPovertyConf explores how digital exclusion deepens and exacerbates fuel poverty, leaving many households unable to access support, manage energy accounts, or benefit from online tariffs and advice.
Delegates at our #FuelPovertyConf are joining North East Combined Authority’s (NECA) Warm Homes Taskforce to learn about the work of NECA in reducing fuel poverty, and to feed into the Mayor’s upcoming strategy towards warmer homes in the region.
February 10, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Delegates at our #FuelPovertyConf are joining North East Combined Authority’s (NECA) Warm Homes Taskforce to learn about the work of NECA in reducing fuel poverty, and to feed into the Mayor’s upcoming strategy towards warmer homes in the region.
At our #FuelPovertyConf, we are joined for a breakout session by Green Isle of Wight CIC and Carbon Co-op to consider the different approaches to engaging people about the benefits of retrofit, how to enable the right measures to be installed, and how to support people throughout the process.
February 10, 2026 at 3:25 PM
At our #FuelPovertyConf, we are joined for a breakout session by Green Isle of Wight CIC and Carbon Co-op to consider the different approaches to engaging people about the benefits of retrofit, how to enable the right measures to be installed, and how to support people throughout the process.
In 1980, the Black Report revealed how poverty, housing and living conditions drive health inequalities. A year later, National Energy Action was founded to turn that evidence into action.
February 10, 2026 at 3:21 PM
In 1980, the Black Report revealed how poverty, housing and living conditions drive health inequalities. A year later, National Energy Action was founded to turn that evidence into action.
At our #FuelPovertyConf, Energy Saving Trust, National Retrofit Hub and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero explored the Warm Homes Plan, before going on to how it can be delivered in the best way to achieve clean, affordable heating for those who need it the most.
February 10, 2026 at 12:42 PM
At our #FuelPovertyConf, Energy Saving Trust, National Retrofit Hub and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero explored the Warm Homes Plan, before going on to how it can be delivered in the best way to achieve clean, affordable heating for those who need it the most.
Our Home Retrofit Consultant Aisling McGovern highlights to our #FuelPovertyConf how National Energy Action’s Community Retrofit Hubs engage with local communities on retrofitting their homes, through building trust and offering expert advice.
February 10, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Our Home Retrofit Consultant Aisling McGovern highlights to our #FuelPovertyConf how National Energy Action’s Community Retrofit Hubs engage with local communities on retrofitting their homes, through building trust and offering expert advice.
At our first #FuelPovertyConf panel, our Chief Executive Adam Scorer is with fuel poverty expert Brenda Boardman, Caroline Flint, from the Committee on Fuel Poverty and Ian Preston from the Centre for Sustainable Energy. They discuss what's been achieved in 45 years, and what needs to be done.
February 10, 2026 at 10:52 AM
At our first #FuelPovertyConf panel, our Chief Executive Adam Scorer is with fuel poverty expert Brenda Boardman, Caroline Flint, from the Committee on Fuel Poverty and Ian Preston from the Centre for Sustainable Energy. They discuss what's been achieved in 45 years, and what needs to be done.
Our Chief Executive Adam Scorer welcomes over 450 delegates to our #FuelPovertyConf at The Glasshouse.
He says, 'Lived experience doesn't just inform what we do, it defines what we do.'
He says, 'Lived experience doesn't just inform what we do, it defines what we do.'
February 10, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Our Chief Executive Adam Scorer welcomes over 450 delegates to our #FuelPovertyConf at The Glasshouse.
He says, 'Lived experience doesn't just inform what we do, it defines what we do.'
He says, 'Lived experience doesn't just inform what we do, it defines what we do.'
Penny Walters from Feeding Britain tells our #FuelPovertyConf about her experience of growing up in a cold home. Penny says education is vital, but no amount of education can help if you don't have money for fuel.
February 10, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Penny Walters from Feeding Britain tells our #FuelPovertyConf about her experience of growing up in a cold home. Penny says education is vital, but no amount of education can help if you don't have money for fuel.