Households across the UK are worried about getting into energy debt. Prepayment meters are an effective way for some people to budget. However, Ofgem rules mean they cannot be fitted in every household. Find out more using our Energy Debt Factsheet: www.nea.org.uk/get-help/res...

Opening curtains when the sun is out will naturally heat up your home. Remember to close them when it gets dark to prevent losing the heat.

'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.

Small insulation measures can help keep your home warmer. You lose a lot of heat from your home, so radiator reflector panels and draught excluders can help keep you warmer.

Our #WarmHomesHealthyFutures programme is vital to our policy work. It gives us inroads to help show the government why solving fuel poverty is vital to its health mission.

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.

This year, we only have one goal. In 2026, nobody should be living in a cold home. Many of us will start the new year thinking about resolutions and goals for the year. But for millions of people, 2026 doesn’t feel like an exciting fresh start.

If you're worried about falling into energy debt, there is help out there. The most important thing you can do is contact your supplier. Find out more using our Energy Debt Factsheet. www.nea.org.uk/get-help/res...

Our Project Development Co-ordinators assist clients experiencing fuel poverty and help them resolve their fuel debt. Find out more about some of the amazing wins that we've achieved for clients to get back on their feet: www.youtube.com/watch?v=irYW...

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.

While today's price cap rise may seem small, householders already owe over £4 billion to their supplier. Consistently high energy bills mean that households fall into debt and often ration due to fears of accruing more.

Ofgem's new price cap means energy bills will rise by £3 for a typical household. For an average household paying by direct debit for gas and electricity, the overall bill will be £1,758 per year. However, many households will use more, meaning that bills will be even higher.

Happy New Year from National Energy Action. Our vision is to end fuel poverty. We work across England, Wales and Northern Ireland to ensure that everyone can afford to live in a warm and healthy home: youtu.be/n6C2ezRdgpE

The energy price cap rises today. It remains almost £500 higher than when the energy crisis began.

The cost of heating a home to a healthy temperature is out of reach for many families. Some householders are resorting to only heating one room.

We've been working with Citizens Advice Sheffield through our #WarmHomesHealthyFutures programme. Find out about their amazing work engaging primary care networks and hospitals across #Sheffieid.

Smart meters give households greater control over their energy usage and open the door to innovative, cost-saving tariffs.

Pension Credit doesn't just provide financial support – it unlocks valuable additional help that could save you hundreds of pounds each year. You could get help with housing costs, some NHS costs, and energy bills.

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...

Ahead of the #NewYear, find out about the work of our amazing members and fundraisers. There's plenty of opportunities to get involved, so we can help more people living in fuel poverty: www.nea.org.uk/support-us/

'Millions of families will have either gone deep into the red to heat their homes while their children are off school or been blue with cold over Christmas.'

Ahead of energy bills rising again next week, we'd like to share some testimonials from clients who we've helped at the coldest time of the year.

Six weeks to go until our UK #FuelPovertyConf. Take advantage of our early bird rate by booking today. Discounted places are available to our Business Supporters Group and Enhanced Members.

Carbon monoxide is a risk to all households, especially if you have older or improvised heating. Get a carbon monoxide alarm to make sure you can stay safe at home.

This course is designed for frontline staff who work with or support individuals experiencing financial hardship or other vulnerabilities, particularly in the context of energy efficiency improvements: buff.ly/E03G9qa

Join our Warm Welcome training to find out about fuel poverty and the risks of carbon monoxide for expectant parents and young children. This course will look at the risk factors and triggers, identify signs and symptoms as well as offering advice to avoid the risks.

Find out how we helped Alice when she discovered that she was paying over £4,000 owed by a previous tenant. We're glad that we were able to support Alice after previously being told by her supplier that she was liable to pay the cost.

After changing your RTS meter, speak to your supplier about what tariff is right for you. If you have any vulnerabilities, it is also worth asking whether you can get an accessible in-home display or get added to your supplier’s Priority Services Register: www.nea.org.uk/radio-telesw...

If you're struggling for activities for children during the holidays, consider making a draught tester. Follow our simple steps so you can keep the kids entertained and find out how to keep the heat inside your home.

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.

Due to the high cost of energy, many children have to go to bed early, just to stay warm at home.

It's vital to understand the impacts that housing interventions can have on health. We've been working with Phil from the University of Huddersfield as part of our #WarmHomesHealthyFutures programme.

If you have an RTS meter and it is not replaced, you may experience issues with your heating or hot water. Suppliers will offer you a free meter replacement, but you may have other questions.

Merry Christmas from everyone at National Energy Action.

The cost of heating hot water can increase the cost of your energy bills. Find out if you can lower your bills by following our top energy saving tips: www.nea.org.uk/get-help/res...

It’s Christmas Eve, but some children are just asking Santa for a warm and healthy home for their family. 6 million children living in fuel poverty will wake up in a cold home on Christmas morning.

Reducing a home’s energy demand is a key strategy in tackling fuel poverty, and a growing number of organisations are now offering guidance on how to achieve this.

Last week our Energy Adviser Daisy joined Poole-based charity Smile at an event. Daisy spoke to some attendees about the support we could offer and provided energy vouchers to keep them topped up over Christmas.

Families struggling to afford their energy bills are having to cut back on use of lighting.

One of our Energy Advisers Daniel explains how we helped a vulnerable family through our #WarmHomesHealthyFutures programme.

Moisture from cooking and bathing can result in damp and condensation in your home. Ensuring proper ventilation can reduce the risk of respiratory diseases.

From all of us at National Energy Action, thank you for your support this year. Whether you’ve donated, supported our social media or helped us spread the word about the issue of fuel poverty…thank you. You make our work possible. 💙

Seven weeks to go until our UK #FuelPovertyConf. Take advantage of our early bird rate by booking today. Discounted places are available to our Business Supporters Group and Enhanced Members.

Join our Warm Welcome training to find out about fuel poverty and the risks of carbon monoxide for expectant parents and young children. This course will look at the risk factors and triggers, identify signs and symptoms as well as offering advice to avoid the risks. W

Find out how our Project Development Co-ordinators support underrepresented groups such as visually impaired people, people with dementia or asylum seekers.

We've heard that scammers are targeting vulnerable households who are waiting to hear about the Warm Home Discount. Please be #ScamAware and don't click on any links that claim to provide more information about the scheme.

Understanding how much energy you're using helps you prepare for bills and avoid falling into fuel debt. If you don't have a smart meter, take regular meter readings so you know what your energy costs.

RTS meters may not operate correctly when the Radio Teleswitch Service is switched off. If you think you may have one, please contact your energy supplier as soon as possible. While speaking to them, find out if you’re eligible for additional support by joining the Priority Services Register.

Households have many different electrical appliances that can increase your energy bill. If you're looking to save money on your bills, take a look at our top energy saving tips: www.nea.org.uk/get-help/res...

Our ‘Vulnerable Situations in the Domestic Energy Market’ course is designed for frontline staff and volunteers who work with individuals who may be vulnerable and in need of extra support.