Lots to unpack here. Lets give it a go. 🧵

This underlines how politically critical it is to make a success of the warm homes plan and to introduce deeper price protections for those with low incomes.

On @looknorthbbc.bsky.social is our Head of Policy @mattcopeland.bsky.social, discussing the need to regulate district heating networks. He says: 'Changes are coming next year and must prioritise protections on affordability and debt.'

Speaking of which, here I am speaking at the Excellent Net Zero North East England Summit. #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay

Today is national #fuelpovertyawarenessday, a moment to pause and consider the impacts of fuel poverty in the UK. 6.7 million UK households, or 23%, spend more than 10% of their income after housing costs on energy.

So inspiring to see such a range of organisations posting about #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay. Always a show of strength in the movement. So many working so hard to keep people warm at home. Much has happened since the last awareness day. Here are my reflections on the last year: