National Energy Action

National Energy Action National Energy Action (NEA) is the leading fuel poverty charity in the UK.

NEA began over 40 years ago when students at Durham University established a group of volunteers to install loft insulation in the homes of elderly local people. Their experiences led them to realise that there was a huge problem of people living in cold and unhealthy homes. Subsequently, working with Newcastle City Council, this project was replicated on a wider scale by putting together differen

t funding streams to develop community insulation projects. On 18 May 1981, Neighbourhood Energy Action was formally launched as a development programme of the National Council for Voluntary Organisations. Since then NEA has grown into a national charity which employs almost 70 staff across sites in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Our actions have brought real social change, enabling millions of vulnerable householders to access grants and assistance to help them heat their homes affordably; and ensuring that fuel poverty is now a key public policy concern.

Living in a cold home can damage developing lungs. Children growing up in cold and damp homes are more likely to develop...
17/06/2026

Living in a cold home can damage developing lungs. Children growing up in cold and damp homes are more likely to develop long-term conditions or shorter illnesses like bronchitis.

17/06/2026

The Warm Home Discount is a scheme that provides eligible households with a £150 discount off their electricity bill during the winter period. Our Energy Adviser Rebecca explains who can get it.

Yesterday, the Warm Homes APPG and Climate APPG hosted a drop-in event for MPs, looking at the impact of the energy cris...
17/06/2026

Yesterday, the Warm Homes APPG and Climate APPG hosted a drop-in event for MPs, looking at the impact of the energy crisis on consumer energy. We spoke to MPs about the cost of living and impact on energy advice, the best options for support for the coming winter and building our renewable capacity to help insulate households from future price shocks.

It was an important chance to explore how we support households now who are in fuel poverty and ensure they remain protected well into the future.

It was great to see Catherine McKinnell MP, Pippa Heylings MP, Hannah Spencer MP, Grahame Morris MP, Uma Kumaran MP, Gurinder Josan MP, Andrew George MP, Gideon Amos MP and Paul Waugh MP. As well as staff from Fleur Anderson MP and Lee Pitcher MP's office.

Thanks to Groundwork, Citizens Advice, Nesta, E3g and Uplift for their support.

During , we've been working with various resettlement teams to deliver events around the UK. Today, our Project Develop...
16/06/2026

During , we've been working with various resettlement teams to deliver events around the UK. Today, our Project Development Co-ordinator Rachel worked with a group of Ukrainian refugees in to understand UK energy systems and how to avoid falling into energy debt.

Thank you RenewableUK for inviting us to be the charity partner for Global Offshore Wind 2026! We began the day with a ...
16/06/2026

Thank you RenewableUK for inviting us to be the charity partner for Global Offshore Wind 2026!

We began the day with a pre‑conference 5km route, with participants running or walking together in support of ending fuel poverty.

Throughout the day, we had powerful conversations at our exhibition stand. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to speak with us. Together, we can help build a clean energy system that includes and supports households experiencing fuel poverty.

Our Advice team often supports householders in solving issues that they've been struggling with for years. We're so grat...
16/06/2026

Our Advice team often supports householders in solving issues that they've been struggling with for years. We're so grateful that somebody got in touch to thank the team for their kindness and empathy. If you're struggling, find out more about how we could help: https://www.nea.org.uk/get-help/

Millions of children are living in cold, mouldy and unhealthy homes. That's why our Training and Education team are work...
16/06/2026

Millions of children are living in cold, mouldy and unhealthy homes. That's why our Training and Education team are working with schools across the UK to tackle the issues impacting young people's health, academic attainment and life chances. We're now launching our 'Fuel Poverty Aware Schools' programme. We'll work with teachers, children and parents at the school, improving knowledge and providing practical support to families. If you're an educator and would like to discuss working in your school, please email [email protected].

This week is . Our Empowered by Energy project builds a self-sustaining support network to embed useful life skills and...
16/06/2026

This week is . Our Empowered by Energy project builds a self-sustaining support network to embed useful life skills and makes communities more resilient. Without such support, refugees and asylum seekers can quickly find themselves owing hundreds of pounds to an energy supplier they didn’t know they had. The workshops give them the confidence to contact their energy company and get the support they need, take control of their energy bills and join their Priority Services Register.

We've received fantastic feedback from organisations and attendees of these workshops. Find out more about the project here: https://www.nea.org.uk/what-we-do/projects/empowered/

We're pleased to launch a brand-new training course, 'Warm Start, Healthy Futures', to support people working with expec...
15/06/2026

We're pleased to launch a brand-new training course, 'Warm Start, Healthy Futures', to support people working with expectant parents and families with school-aged children.

The course covers the health, educational, and social impacts on the 6 million children across the UK living in fuel poverty. Learners will be able to provide practical energy efficiency advice to their clients and learn more about relevant referral pathways.

If you want to help children growing up in cold and unhealthy homes, you can sign up to join us on Friday 19 June when we run this course for the first time. Find out and register here: https://www.nea.org.uk/training-and-education/training-course-outlines/warm-start-healthy-futures-course/

Smaller dishwashers are not as energy efficient. If you can afford it and you have the space in your home, a larger dish...
15/06/2026

Smaller dishwashers are not as energy efficient. If you can afford it and you have the space in your home, a larger dishwasher may work out cheaper over time.

Address

Level 6, West One, Forth Banks
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE13PA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when National Energy Action posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category