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National Energy Action NI is the #FuelPoverty and #EnergyEfficiency charity in Northern Ireland. Taking action so everyone can have a warm, safe and healthy home - ww.nea.org.uk
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We will be speaking about energy efficiency at the ‘Warm, Informed and Supported’ event tomorrow at 12pm. The event runs from 11am to 2pm at the Crossmaglen Community Centre and also includes stalls, a raffle and hot lunch.
Contact [email protected] for booking.

#EnergyAdvice
A red poster with colourful writing and pictures (including a piggy bank on a radiator, a house wearing a woolly hat and scarf, and the NEA NI logo), advertising the event: 'Slieve Gullion DEA presents: Warm, Informed and Spported Join us to learn about practical ways to reduce our energy bills this winter and discover what support is available. Thurs 4th December Crossmaglen Community Centre Main Hall 11am - 2pm Information stands with local and regional support organisations 1:1 advice clinics Raffle prizes Hot lunch provided Training Room 12 Guest speaker Hugh McVeigh from National Energy Action Energy Efficiency - Top tips! Heat loss and insulation advice Available support' At the bottom are the logos of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and the Rural Health Partnership. Also the following text: 'Booking required for resource & catering purposes. Email: aoife.mccomiskey@nmandd.org'
December 3, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities #IDPD.
Sadly, over half of people with a disability in NI told us in our @lucidtalk.bsky.social poll that they are living in #FuelPoverty.
#WarmHomes #Disability
Photo of a boy using a wheelchair in a kitchen. Beside him is a young woman, standing at a worktop. Two yellow squares are imposed on the photo with the following text: ‘Over half of people with a disability are in Fuel Poverty. 'Polling by LucidTalk commissioned by NEA NI, 1,050 adults in Northern Ireland between 12-15 September 2025'. The LucidTalk and National Energy Action Northern Ireland logos are at the bottom right.
December 3, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Book now for our Introduction to Domestic Energy Efficiency webinar on Thursday 29 January at 9.30am. A limited number of fully funded places are available for non-commercial organisations, including local health teams, community groups, and advice agencies.
Contact [email protected]
Photograph of a hand holding a tablet with the energy efficiency chart on screen. There are three yellow squares superimposed on it, with the following text: ‘Introduction to Domestic Energy Effciency. This webinar is designed to provide a basic introduction to domestic energy efficiency for frontline staff providing householders with energy efficiency advice.’ ‘Date: Thursday 29 January Time: 9.30am to 12pm Location: Online via Zoom’ ‘Find out more about our training by visiting www.nea.org/training or email nichola.macdougall@nea.org.uk’ The NEA NI logo is at the bottom right corner.
December 3, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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Book now for our Understanding Fuel Poverty and Health webinar on Tuesday 20 January at 9.30am. A limited number of fully funded places are available for non-commercial organisations, including local health teams, advisors and community groups. Contact [email protected]
#Training
Photo of a room with a sofa covered partially with a green blanket. The wall behind the sofa is covered in black mould. There are three yellow squares imposed on it, with the following text: ‘Understanding Fuel Poverty and Health in Northern Ireland: Impacts on physical and mental health This course is designed for frontline staff who work with vulnerable and low-income groups who are at risk from living in cold and damp homes. It covers the impacts that living in fuel poverty can have on individuals’ physical and mental health and how these can influence a person’s interaction with the energy market.’ ‘Date: Tuesday 20 January Time: 9:30am to 12pm Location: Online via Zoom’ ‘Find out more about our training by visiting www.nea.org.uk/training or email nichola.macdougall@nea.org.uk‘ The NEA NI logo is at the bottom right corner.
December 2, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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Wondering if solar panels are right for your home? Try @energysavingtrust.bsky.social's free calculator to find out how much you could save.
For more tips to save money and energy visit www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/ni-esw

#EnergySavingWeek25
Graphic in light blue with a navy blue frame. At the top left are the words: ‘energy saving trust’ in black. At the top right is a green earth surrounded by solar panels, a light bulb, a wind turbine and a drop of water. In the middle of the earth are the words ‘Energy Saving Week’ in white. In the middle of the graphic is the following text in navy blue: ‘Day 4 Energy Saving Week’. Underneath is a navy blue rectangle with white text, saying: 'Look at your options for renewable tech' There is a drawing underneath of a house and garage with red roofs. The roof of the house has solar panels. The sun is shining behind the house.
November 27, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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We can’t thank you all enough for supporting our #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay yesterday.
Thank you for helping us fight fuel poverty and bring warmth to homes and hearts. Every like, share and photograph helps raise awareness and drive change.
Photograph of NEA NI Policy and Campaigns Officer Shannon Barber at the NEA Fuel Poverty Awareness event at Westminster, holding a #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay logo and standing in front of the NEA banner.
November 27, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Parents of children in fuel poverty are struggling with heating and eating. Even those who use food banks may not be able to afford to cook hot meals. Support @nea.org.uk's
#FuelPovertyAwarenessDay.
#EveryChildCounts
A photograph of a child in a yellow frame. The child is putting an empty fork to their mouth. The Fuel Poverty Awareness Day logo is at the top: a blue rectangle with an orange frame, the National Energy Action logo and ‘National Energy Action’ in yellow at the top and #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay’ underneath with an orange hashtag and a text in white. There is a yellow rectangle at the bottom with the following text in dark blue: ‘Children in fuel poverty don't have enough to eat or can't eat hot meals’.
November 26, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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According to our @lucidtalk.bsky.social poll 43% of NI homes have been affected by damp and mould. Of those, 68% were in the Private Rented Sector.
Support @nea.org.uk's #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay.
Photo of a room with a sofa covered partially with a green blanket. The wall behind the sofa is covered in black mould. Two yellow squares are imposed on the photo with the following text: ‘43% of NI homes have been affected by damp and mould.’ 'Polling by LucidTalk commissioned by NEA NI, 1,050 adults in Northern Ireland between 12-15 September 2025'. The LucidTalk and National Energy Action Northern Ireland logos are at the bottom right.
November 26, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Children and young people are unable to invite friends round due to the presence of damp and mould. Support @nea.org.uk's #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay.
A photograph of two young girls in a yellow frame. The girls sit opposite each other and are talking. The Fuel Poverty Awareness Day logo is at the top: a blue rectangle with an orange frame, the National Energy Action logo and ‘National Energy Action’ in yellow at the top and ‘#FuelPovertyAwarenessDay’ underneath with an orange hashtag and a text in white. There is a yellow rectangle at the bottom with the following text in dark blue: ‘Children in fuel poverty can't invite their friends to their home’.
November 26, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Millions of children across the UK live in fuel poverty. Governments need to do more to ensure that children’s health and life chances are not impacted by living in cold
and unhealthy homes. Support
@nea.org.uk's #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay.
A photograph of a sleeping child hugging a teddy bear in a yellow frame. The Fuel Poverty Awareness Day logo is at the top: a blue rectangle with an orange frame, the National Energy Action logo and ‘National Energy Action’ in yellow at the top and ‘#FuelPovertyAwarenessDay’ underneath with an orange hashtag and a text in white. There is a yellow rectangle at the bottom with the following text: ‘Millions of children across the UK live in fuel poverty’.
November 26, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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Today is our #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay. We will highlight the effects of #FuelPoverty on children. Join us to amplify the voices of millions of people who can't afford to keep their homes warm and healthy.
Download our Stakeholder Support Pack nea.org.uk/fpad

#ColdHomes #FuelPoverty #Health
White graphic with a diagonal yellow stripe and yellow frame. The Fuel Poverty Awareness Day logo is at the top: a blue rectangle with an orange frame, the National Energy Action logo and ‘National Energy Action’ in orange at the top and ‘#FuelPovertyAwarenessDay’ underneath with an orange hashtag and a text in white. In the middle it says ‘Stakeholder Support Pack’ and ‘Wednesday 26 November 2025’ in blue. Underneath is a photo of a girl looking out of the window with her hands on the cold glass.
November 26, 2025 at 7:44 AM
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Tomorrow is our #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay. Join us to amplify the message that millions of people are unable to live in a warm and healthy home this winter.
If you haven’t yet, download our Stakeholder Support Pack nea.org.uk/fpad

#ColdHomes #FuelPoverty #Health #Winter
White graphic with a diagonal yellow stripe and yellow frame. The Fuel Poverty Awareness Day logo is at the top: a blue rectangle with an orange frame, the National Energy Action logo and ‘National Energy Action’ in orange at the top and ‘#FuelPovertyAwarenessDay’ underneath with an orange hashtag and a text in white. In the middle it says ‘Stakeholder Support Pack’ and ‘Wednesday 26 November 2025’ in blue. Underneath is a photo of a girl looking out of the window with her hands on the cold glass. The National Energy Action logo is on the bottom right.
November 25, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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Heating controls are more than just buttons. Using a full set properly could save you £150 and 300kg of carbon every year in a gas heated home. Smart heating starts with smart habits. For more tips to save money and energy visit www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/ni-esw
#EnergySavingWeek25 #WarmHomes
Graphic in light blue with a navy blue frame. At the top left are the words: ‘energy saving trust’ in black. At the top right is a green earth surrounded by solar panels, a light bulb, a wind turbine and a drop of water. In the middle of the earth are the words ‘Energy Saving Week’ in white. In the middle of the graphic is the following text in navy blue: ‘Day 2 Energy Saving Week’. Underneath is a navy blue rectangle with white text, saying: 'Be smart with your home heating' There is a photo underneath of an older woman showing a thermostat on the wall to a worker in a fluorescent orange jacket.
November 25, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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Feeling a chill indoors? Draught-proofing your doors and windows could save you £55 and 110kg of carbon annually in a gas heated home. Small fix, big impact. For more tips to save money and energy visit energysavingtrust.org.uk/ni-esw
@energysavingtrust.bsky.social
#EnergySavingWeek25
Graphic in light blue with a navy blue frame. At the top left are the words: ‘energy saving trust’ in black. At the top right is a green earth surrounded by solar panels, a light bulb, a wind turbine and a drop of water. In the middle of the earth are the words ‘Energy Saving Week’ in white. In the middle of the graphic is the following text in navy blue: ‘Day 1 Energy Saving Week’. Underneath is a navy blue rectangle with white text, saying: ‘Stop heat escaping’. There is a photo underneath of a woman putting a draught excluder in front of a door.
November 24, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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Energy Saving Week in NI kicks off on Mon 24 Nov and will run until Fri 28 Nov 2025. The theme this year, is 'Five days to a warmer, smarter home'. We’ll be sharing simple tips to help you save energy and cut costs this winter. Stay tuned.
@energysavingtrust.bsky.social #EnergySavingWeek25
Graphic in light blue with a navy blue frame. At the top left are the words: ‘energy saving trust’ in black. At the top right is a green earth surrounded by solar panels, a light bulb, a wind turbine and a drop of water. In the middle of the earth are the words ‘Energy Saving Week’ in white. In the middle of the graphic is the following text in black and navy blue ‘Get ready for Energy Saving Week 2025!’. Underneath is a photo of two women sitting on a sofa, having a chat and holding mugs of hot drinks.
November 20, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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Over a quarter of NI households told us in our @lucidtalk.bsky.social poll that they have been sitting in a cold home wearing coats, blankets or using a hot water bottle within the last 24 months. This is due to rising energy prices and the cost of living.

#FuelPoverty #ColdHomes #Winter
Photo of a man, a child, a young girl and a woman sitting on a sofa, wrapped in blankets and having a hot drink in their hands. The young girl is wearing a woolly hat. They all look cold. Two yellow squares are imposed on the photo with the following text: ‘Over a quarter of NI households are sitting in a cold house wearing coats, blankets or using a hot water bottle.’ 'Polling by LucidTalk commissioned by NEA NI, 1,050 adults in Northern Ireland between 12-15 September 2025'. The LucidTalk and National Energy Action Northern Ireland logos are at the bottom right.
November 18, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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We were at Stormont today with many other organisations calling on the Chancellor to fully scrap the 2-child limit and help 48,300 children here. This call is supported by the Executive and Opposition parties.
All children deserve a decent start in life!

#EveryChildCounts
Group photo of politicians and members of community and voluntary sector organisations outside Stormont. Some are holding a white long banner with colourful lettering, saying: 'Dear Chancellor: 48,300 children here depend on you! Fully scrap the 2 child limit'. The rest are holding white posters with the same colourful letters and a hand print, saying: ‘All children count. Scrap the 2 child limit NOW!’ NEA NI Policy and Campaigns Officer Shannon Barber signing one of the hand prints for NEA NI on the white long banner with colourful lettering, saying: 'Dear Chancellor: 48,300 children here depend on you! Fully scrap the 2 child limit'. Close-up of the NEA NI handprint on the white banner with colourful lettering, saying: 'Dear Chancellor: 48,300 children here depend on you! Fully scrap the 2 child limit'.
November 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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We’re uniting at Stormont as civic society organisations today with a message for the UK Chancellor ahead of the budget - fully scrap the 2-child limit. Rachel Reeves can improve life for 48,300 children here. All children deserve a decent start in life!
#everychildcounts
White graphic with colourful lettering, saying: 'Dear Chancellor: 48,300 children here depend on you! Fully scrap the 2 child limit'
November 17, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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Less than two weeks to go until our #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay. Download our Stakeholder Support Pack and help support the millions of people unable to keep their homes warm and healthy this winter: nea.org.uk/fpad
White graphic with a diagonal yellow stripe and yellow frame. The Fuel Poverty Awareness Day logo is at the top: a blue rectangle with an orange frame, the National Energy Action logo and ‘National Energy Action’ in orange at the top and ‘#FuelPovertyAwarenessDay’ underneath with an orange hashtag and a text in white. In the middle it says ‘Stakeholder Support Pack’ and ‘Wednesday 26 November 2025’ in blue. Underneath is a photo of a girl looking out of the window with her hands on the cold glass. The National Energy Action logo is on the bottom right.
November 13, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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Today, Bryson Pathways to Net Zero team is working hard on our City and Guilds Awareness Level 3 course. They are learning about energy loss and insulation.

#Training #EnergyAwareness
Photo of a group of people sitting around a table with folders and water bottles. They are taking notes. On the wall is a slide with a drawing of a house with a blue shade around the roof area, and the text: ‘where the heat goes’. The National Energy Action Northern Ireland logo is at the top left of the slide.
November 12, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Less than a week till our Level 2 Award online course: Introduction to Domestic Renewable Low Carbon Technologies on 17 and 18 November 2025 at 9:30am.
Book now to avoid disappointment. For further information and course fees please contact: [email protected].

#Training #Renewables
Image of a red tiled roof with solar panels. There are three yellow squares imposed on it with the following text: 'Introduction to Domestic Renewable Low Carbon Technologies (Level 2 Award) This course will provide an introduction to domestic-scale renewable technologies' role in reducing carbon emissions. It will provide a non-technical explanation of how the technologies work, the factors to consider when installing these technologies, costings, potential carbon savings and their advantages and drawbacks.' 'Date: Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 November 2025 Time: 9:30am to 12pm Location: Online on Zoom' 'Find out more about our training by visiting www.nea.org.uk/training or email nichola.macdougall@nea.org.uk' The National Energy Action Northern Ireland Logo is at the bottom right.
November 12, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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Nearly one in 10 people told us in our @lucidtalk.bsky.social poll that they are currently in debt to their supplier, or have been in debt in the last 24 months.
Of those who are/have been in debt, 12% say they are in debt for an amount over £1,000.

#LucidTalkPoll2025 #FuelPoverty
Photograph of a young man sitting on the floor with his head in one hand and receipts in the other. He is surrounded by bills on the floor. There are also a credit card and a calculator on top of the bills. Two yellow squares are imposed on the photo with the following text: ‘Nearly one in 10 people say they are currently in debt to their energy supplier, or have been in debt in the last 24 months’. 'Polling by LucidTalk commissioned by NEA NI, 1,050 adults in Northern Ireland between 12-15 September 2025'. The LucidTalk and National Energy Action Northern Ireland logos are at the bottom right.
November 11, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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One in five households told us in our @lucidtalk.bsky.social poll that they have gone without heating or electricity on at least one occasion in the last 24 months, because they could not afford it.

#LucidTalkPoll2025 #FuelPoverty
Photo of a young child sitting on a sofa, wrapped in blankets, wearing a woolly hat, and clutching a mug. Two yellow squares are imposed on the photo with the following text: ‘One in five households told us that they have gone without heating or electricity on at least one occasion in the last 24 months’. 'Polling by LucidTalk commissioned by NEA NI, 1,050 adults in Northern Ireland between 12-15 September 2025'.
November 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Fuel poverty is extremely high among households in NI that primarily heat their home using coal (85%) or electricity (80%).

#LucidTalkPoll2025 #FuelPoverty
Photo of an open wood and coal fire. Two yellow squares are imposed on the photo with the following text: ‘Fuel Poverty is extremely high in households heating with coal or electricity.' 'Polling by LucidTalk commissioned by NEA NI, 1,050 adults in Northern Ireland between 12-15 September 2025'. The LucidTalk and National Energy Action Northern Ireland logos are at the bottom right.
November 6, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Three weeks to go until our #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay. Download our Stakeholder Support Pack and help support the millions of people unable to keep their homes warm and healthy this winter: buff.ly/9fgRre4
White graphic with a diagonal yellow stripe and yellow frame. The Fuel Poverty Awareness Day logo is at the top: a blue rectangle with an orange frame, the National Energy Action logo and ‘National Energy Action’ in orange at the top and ‘#FuelPovertyAwarenessDay’ underneath with an orange hashtag and a text in white. In the middle it says ‘Stakeholder Support Pack’ and ‘Wednesday 26 November 2025’ in blue. Underneath is a photo of a girl looking out of the window with her hands on the cold glass.
November 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM