There are more policies than ever to address fuel poverty but we are finding how difficult it is to have the impact we need. Sylvia Thompson writes a good article in The Irish Times about some of the issues raised at a recent conference in Dublin.   Fuel poverty: finding an eco-solution “Energy poverty is … Continue reading Looking at new ways to address fuel poverty →

A recent study shows that Scotland’s flagship scheme to address fuel poverty had limited success and left some feeling even poorer. Helen McArdie writes on the Herald Scotland website that there has been limited impact. The government, however, remains committed to effectively tackle fuel poverty. Surely, this is a sign that it is important to … Continue reading Scottish programme to address fuel poverty had mixed success →

Addressing fuel poverty has never been simple and straightforward. Keith Baker, Research Associate in Sustainable Urban Environments, Glasgow Caledonian University, writes an excellent article on The Conversation website about the current situation in Scotland and the difficulties in overcoming fuel poverty.   Scotland’s not even close to getting on top of fuel poverty – here’s … Continue reading Tackling fuel poverty in Scotland not that easy →

The Press Association reports in The Guardian about the level of fuel poverty amongst working families in Britain. Rising energy bills and inefficient housing mean even those in work can’t afford to heat homes, a new study shows.   More than a million working households are in fuel poverty More than a million households cannot … Continue reading Growing number of working families in fuel poverty in UK →