fuel poverty

Bulb plans to install Google Nest Thermostat E devices in 2,000 homes in the West Midlands as part of a trial

The grant will enable Groundwork to expand its programme, deploying trained energy efficiency advisors in at least 10 priority locations, providing energy cost saving advice to thousands of vulnerable households

The Scottish Government is targeting the equivalent of 650,000 homes to be connected to heat networks by 2030, from the current number of 32,000

It includes a plan to increase help for vulnerable energy consumers with fuel bills and green upgrades to their homes, with low income families expected to save as much as £500

The Fuel Bank Foundation is receiving the funding to extend its work, which includes providing same-day support to top up prepayment meters for those at risk of disconnection

Uswitch warns 816,000 households could be affected by fixed deals ending and suggests they could see bills rise by an average of £155 as they are moved onto standard variable tariffs

One of the key proposals will see continuous investment to deliver home energy efficiency improvements through the Warm Homes Programme

Almost 62% of homeowners in England are interested in the government’s Green Homes Grant, according to a survey

The funding aims to improve insulation and install energy efficient heating systems, in order to contribute to Scotland’s net zero targets

It is part of the government’s enhanced Green New Deal, which aims to transform the energy efficiency and heat of buildings and rapidly accelerate decarbonisation