Net Zero Programme Manager at @NorthTyneCA leading the @NetZeroNE partnership. Trustee of @EmmausNE. Views are my own (or borrowed)!
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New on #FirstView by Diana Valero, Jess Cook, Angus Lee, Alison Browne, Rowan Ellis, Vidya Sagar Pancholi and Claire Hoolahan:
Addressing Water Poverty Under Climate Crisis: Implications for Social Policy
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Joining other North East organisations today at @NetZeroNE's 'An Evidence-led Transition to NetZero'.
Fantastic venue in the @MiningInstitute's @thecommonroomgn. Very apt for our need to lead the transition from industrial revolution to green revolution
#DataScience #NetZero
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🚨!Policy Job Alert!🚨
@NEA_UKCharity is expanding our policy team. We are looking for a Policy Analyst to lead our advocacy priority:
'Ensuring markets work in the interest of fuel poor households'
Here's a what a typical week may look like.
(Apologies for the GIFs)
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Our new report with @kidneycareuk, shows some people are considering stopping home dialysis to return to treatment in a unit as they can't afford their #EnergyBills. Read the report here: tinyurl.com/2eakws7w
Today we launch our latest report, focusing on how the #CostOfLivingCrisis is impacting on kidney patients, particularly those on home dialysis.
You can read the full report here kidneycareuk.org/left-out @NEA_UKCharity
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With average #energybills still roughly double what they were prior 2 the crisis this is not a punch the air moment but very relieved sense has prevailed & gov is shelving plans to make things even tougher for households from April onwards. #EnergyCrisis
New - the Energy Price Guarantee will remain at £2,500 a year for a typical household until the end of June.
With energy bills set to fall from July, this change will bridge the gap, easing the pressure on families.
ALT Text: Energy Bills Support Extended - The Energy Price Guarantee will remain at £2,500 a year for typical household until the end of June, saving the average family £160. Imagery: A red background with a line drawing of a lightbulb. The HM Treasury logo appears on the bottom left corner as does the "Our Priorities - Halve Inflation" on the bottom right
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Myself and the rest of @NEA_UKCharity have been campaigning for this for years. Lots of hard work gone into it.
Excellent to see, finally. The poorest people should not pay more for their energy.
Extra costs for customers on prepayment meters to be scrapped in budget theguardian.com/money/2023/m…
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Excellent summary of why a social tariff is needed and why @NEA_UKCharity is campaigning for one alongside @scope @ageukcampaigns @FairByDesign @EAS_Scotland and many many others.
60 seconds... Start the clock ⏲️
✉️ We, and @Age_UK, are delivering an open letter to the government this week asking for a social energy tariff.
But where did the campaign start, and what’s already happened?
Watch @JamesTaylor2 explain.
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90% less than expected. Indications that EPG (at current level) redundant by summer. Headroom not just to keep at £2,500 but to do something about price differentials & accelerate debt paydown for most stressed households. Surely govt must do the obvious & affordable right thing
New Price Cap is £3,280 for April to June. New @resfoundation analysis shows this means:
- the Energy Price Guarantee is set to cost around £1.5bn in 2023-24
- that’s almost 90% less than expected back in the Autumn
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We're developing a bank of case studies demonstrating where households have had positive experiences with decarbonisation. If you are interested in being involved, contact [email protected].
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Do you want to learn new skills, make friends and have a positive impact on your local community?
We're launching a new programme for volunteers, known as Emmaus Activators.
To register your interest email [email protected]
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@NEA_UKCharity right behind @MartinSLewis. Govt going to save £bns on expected costs of EPG while bills will soar in April & numbers in #fuelpoverty will follow. EPG is far from ideal as it is, raising it risks it becoming part of the problem, not the solution.
Today @MartinSLewis is urging the Chancellor to postpone planned April hikes to energy bills and keep the Energy Price Guarantee at a typical £2,500/yr.
If he doesn’t, millions more could fall into fuel poverty.
Read Martin’s letter to @Jeremy_Hunt: mse.me/3HQ5qc1
ALT Martin Lewis, MoneySavingExpert founder, says: ”While the Energy Price Guarantee isn’t perfect, as it’s not targeted, it is the method the Government currently uses to support people. Postponing the increase is a practical and fair decision, with household energy bills already double what they were the prior winter. Crucially, the damage to people’s pockets and mental health of another round of energy price rise letters is disproportionate. Without intervention, and soon, the charity National Energy Action predicts that the number of fuel-poor households will rise drastically, from an already-shocking 6.7 million to 8.4 million from April – approaching double the 4.5 million households in this position in October 2021. That is a frightening statistic.”
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Listen to our director of policy @peterwsmith101 talking to @bbc5live about the shocking reports of vulnerable households having energy #Prepayment meters forced on them, and what needs to be done about this. bbc.in/3Y7WNjE (listen from 07:40) #EnergyCrisis
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'We need a whole root and branch review of prepayment'
Adam Scorer from fuel poverty charity National Energy Action spoke to #BBCBreakfast after regulator OFGEM urged energy firms to suspend the forced installation of prepayment meters
bbc.co.uk/news/business-6450…
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The average water & sewerage bill in England and Wales is set to rise by 7.5% from April, but that doesn't tell the full story. Some customers could see rises significantly above or below the average - causing more uncertainty for struggling households. orlo.uk/T6nXr
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Our CEO Emma Clancy was among those who spoke to @GMB this morning about the imminent rise in water bills - highlighting the urgent need to end the postcode lottery of support for struggling households
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#WaterBills in England and Wales will increase by an average of 7.5%. Our water poverty lead @JessCook_NEA says that we need a #SingleSocialTariff to be 'fairer, more consistent, and accessible to everyone who needs it.' #CostOfLivingCrisis @SkyNews tinyurl.com/2yzu7h7b
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#WaterBills are due to rise to an average of £448 per year. Our water poverty lead @JessCook_NEA says, 'Discounted water bills for those struggling to pay can stop the most vulnerable from cutting back or running up debt when they can ill afford to do so.' tinyurl.com/sdpvzjfr
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"We urgently need a new water affordability scheme that provides consistent support based on people's needs" - our CEO Emma Clancy told the BBC that the latest rise in water bills would bring more uncertainty to struggling households orlo.uk/duQN3
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What we know has been happening, not just British Gas. Firms not following vulnerable consumer rules, warrants not being checked, bailiffs not being controlled. Ban forced ppm installations now.
BBC News - British Gas admits debt agents break into homes
bbc.co.uk/news/business-6449…
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Our project development manager (water poverty) @JessCook_NEA spoke to @UtilityWeek about a #SocialTariff for the water sector. Jess said, 'We have a regional approach now and we haven't achieved fairness and consistency.' tinyurl.com/3rwdjwpb #WaterPoverty