Adam Scorer
@adamscorer.bsky.social
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CEO at National Energy Action. Energy. Poverty. Housing. Lurks on social media.
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Doug Parr
9 days ago
My quote in this story: “Slashing this funding would be the most counter-productive thing the chancellor could do to reduce energy costs. “Government insulation programmes should be paid through tax, so those with the broadest shoulders pay a fairer share”
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Cutting home insulation funding will imperil UK’s climate goals, Reeves told
Energy firms and charities urge chancellor to avoid short-term fix that could also harm low-income households
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/nov/08/cutting-home-insulation-funding-imperil-uk-climate-goals-reeves-told?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
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www.theguardian.com/environment/...
@nea.org.uk
signed this letter because while any immediate reduction in energy bills is welcome, sustained energy efficiency investment so struggling households can afford to live in warm and healthy homes is utterly essential.
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Cutting home insulation funding will imperil UK’s climate goals, Reeves told
Energy firms and charities urge chancellor to avoid short-term fix that could also harm low-income households
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/nov/08/cutting-home-insulation-funding-imperil-uk-climate-goals-reeves-told?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
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National Energy Action
9 months ago
This morning, the government announced that the
#WarmHomeDiscount
could be expanded to almost 3 million more UK households. Our Chief Executive
@adamscorer.bsky.social
says this could help 'those in real hardship'.
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National Energy Action
9 months ago
Today,
@cornwallinsight.bsky.social
has revealed its final prediction for the April energy price cap. With costs expected to rise by 5%, our Chief Executive
@adamscorer.bsky.social
says, 'There is no getting used to this new normal for the people we try to help.'
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National Energy Action
9 months ago
Read the latest from the BBC here:
tinyurl.com/26s48aye
and see what we did to help in Fishwick:
tinyurl.com/4w2dct3t
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Insulation scandal: Damp and mouldy homes excluded from help
Help to fix unsuitable insulation under government schemes only applies to work done since 2022.
https://tinyurl.com/26s48aye
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National Energy Action
9 months ago
'It should not fall to a charity like us to address the failings of government schemes and commercial firms' - our Chief Executive Adam Scorer on the damage failed retrofit schemes can do and why we stepped in to help householders in Preston.(1/2)
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National Energy Action
9 months ago
'The UK government must now seize the opportunity',
@adamscorer.bsky.social
responds to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero announcing a new fuel poverty strategy and a consultation on new energy efficiency standards in the private rented sector across England and Wales.
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Last day of
@nea-ukcharity.bsky.social
##FuelPovertyConf
. Been fantastic - as always - and looking forward to welcoming Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotherham to conference. Great sessions on Retrofit for fuel poor households and Tackling health inequalities to come + awards!
10 months ago
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To Liverpool and the
@nea-ukcharity.bsky.social
annual
#FuelPovertyConf
. Storm wracked it may be, but it'll be enlightening, motivating and determined. Over 350 people and some phenomenal speakers. Always fabulous to be with hundreds of fuel poverty champions.
10 months ago
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Resolution Foundation
10 months ago
The UK's cold weather will hit the wallets of pre-payment meter customers particularly hard❄️ Pre-payment meter customers will need to spend nearly a third of income on energy during the winter months. Read more:
https://buff.ly/4fqE8aW
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11 months ago
Lots to unpack here. Lets give it a go. 🧵
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National Energy Action
12 months ago
Thank you to everyone who supported our
#FuelPovertyAwarenessDay
today. We shared our figures that 6.1 million UK households will be in fuel poverty from January. We had an MP drop-in in Westminster. We held assemblies in schools. We had community events. [1/2]
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National Energy Action
12 months ago
Low-income energy customers are most likely to ration their energy, which can put their physical and mental health at risk.
#FuelPovertyAwarenessDay
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National Energy Action
12 months ago
Medical equipment such as ventilators, dialysis machines and stair lifts can be incredibly expensive. These are vital for health and wellbeing.
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National Energy Action
12 months ago
Carers face significant challenges in paying energy bills because they may not be able to work full time and they may need to keep their homes warmer for the person they care for.
#FuelPovertyAwarenessDay
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National Energy Action
12 months ago
Thank you to Welsh Cabinet Secretary Jayne Bryant for supporting our
#FuelPovertyAwarenessDay
. With 98% of low income households in Wales living in
#FuelPoverty
, we need to work together to ensure everybody in Wales can live in a warm, safe and healthy home.
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Millions of underheated homes. Often saving just pennies but costing lives.
add a skeleton here at some point
12 months ago
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National Energy Action
12 months ago
Working with Salford University, we reveal how much it costs to keep homes at a safe temperature. Our Chief Executive
@adamscorer.bsky.social
says, 'We know that rationing and self disconnecting comes at an unacceptable price to their health and wellbeing.'
https://buff.ly/4105noX
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Adam Scorer
National Energy Action
12 months ago
'Now we know there will be no let up into January and beyond.' Our Chief Executive
@adamscorer.bsky.social
responds to the news that the
#PriceCap
will rise by 1% in January.
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Adam Scorer
National Energy Action
12 months ago
Our Director of Policy Peter Smith speaks about Cornwall Insight’s final energy
#PriceCap
prediction, ‘With increased wholesale prices in the last few months, there won't be any let up in the unaffordable cost of energy.’ Read on BBC News:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Energy prices forecast to rise again in January
The energy price cap is predicted to edge up by 1% from January, according to analysis by Cornwall Insight.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly2xdyexkdo
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Greg Barradale
12 months ago
NEW: “Millions of people are already rationing energy use to dangerous levels or getting deeper into debt trying to keep warm” Energy prices are expected to rise in January. I’ve gone in-depth on how it’ll affect the most vulnerable, and whether anything will change
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
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Energy bills set to rise in January as millions 'dangerously' rationing heating
The energy price cap is predicted to rise 1% in January. Here's what rising energy bills mean for the poorest and the support available
https://www.bigissue.com/news/social-justice/energy-price-rise-cap-january-2025-help-support/
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Adam Scorer
National Energy Action
12 months ago
Don't forget to sign up to take part in the
#NationsBiggestHousewarming
this
#FuelPovertyAwareness
Day! All funds raised will help to support people experiencing fuel poverty across the UK 💛 Find out more and sign up:
tinyurl.com/yck6f5hn
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UK Health Security Agency issue Cold Health Alert with most of England at Amber
12 months ago
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Price cap reported likely to sustain at current levels, just as first winter yellow weather warning kicks in. Artic blast, unheated homes & unaffordable prices.
www.theguardian.com/money/2024/n...
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Britons warned to expect ‘disappointing’ rise in energy bills in January
Price cap for Great Britain forecast to rise to £1,736 a year for average dual-fuel bill, according to Cornwall Insights
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2024/nov/18/energy-bills-rise-in-january-price-cap-great-britain-dual-fuel-bill?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
12 months ago
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1st day lurking on Bluesky, & it seems the energy folk are well settled in. Don't get me wrong, starter packs, respect & sane conversation are great, but so relieved that tribal football chatter is here as well.
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