The latest Fuel Poverty newsletter from Rural Services Network has been released. Find all the details below.
Welcome to the latest fuel poverty newsletter from the Rural Vulnerability Service – brought to you by the Rural Services Network and Calor.
Limited options for fuel in rural localities – many of which lack mains gas – make efficient fuel use and insulation particularly important for countryside communities.
In addition, rural residents face the challenges of lower average wages, an ageing population and single-skin, solid wall or non-cavity wall properties.
The Rural Services Network believes the national picture must not mask this extra rural dimension.
Latest Updates
Homes in countryside living in fuel poverty
28 September 2016
Annual Fuel Poverty Statistics show that over 10 per cent of UK homes are suffering from fuel poverty. (The News)
Resources ‘must be refocused to target fuel poverty’
26 September 2016
A government Advisory Committee on fuel poverty says policies and resources must be refocussed to meet England’s fuel poverty goals. (Heating, Ventilating & Plumbing)
Continuing support for those in fuel poverty
20 September 2016
David Cowburn explains how the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) could affect those living in fuel poverty. (Energy & Environment Management)
Student helps design ‘zero bills’ house
4 September 2016
Rehan Khodabuccus worked on a project to build a home that would eliminate energy bills for owners. (Get Surrey)
Warm Homes Scheme saves £140 off bills
19 September 2016
A scheme which could help local people save up to £140 from their electricity bills is being promoted by Tighean Innse Gall. (Stornaway Gazette)
Figures show risk of poverty in Yorkshire
5 September 2015
ONE in four people in Yorkshire would only be able to their bills for a month if they lost their job, new research has shown. (The Press)
District heating loan brings heat closer to home
22 August 2016
With the £320million Heat Networks Investment Project (HNIP) under consultation, there’s set to be a lot more action on district heating project. (Energy Saving Trust)
Extra funding to help fight the winter cold
15 September 2016
Lancashire County Council is providing £1m to help those who struggle to afford to heat their homes. (Lancashire Evening Post)
Thousands of people living in fuel poverty
29 August 2016
Around 3,196 people in the Boston area are living in fuel poverty – according to latest Government figures. (Boston Standard)
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