Sureserve and Kensa join forces for low-carbon heating
Sureserve, a social housing energy and compliance services provider, and Kensa, a British heat pump manufacturer, have announced a new partnership to help social housing providers and public bodies across the UK accelerate the decarbonisation of heating and reduce residents’ energy bills. The partnership’s joint mission is ‘to reduce fuel poverty for thousands of residents, […]
Kensa raises £7,492 in charity challenge to combat fuel poverty
Kensa has completed a month-long charity challenge in support of National Energy Action, smashing its target and raising thousands to help households struggling with fuel poverty. Throughout February, Kensa employees across the UK took part in a collective movement challenge to raise awareness and funds for fuel poverty charity National Energy Action (NEA). The aim was to cover 6,000km, […]
Kensa calls for action amidst fuel poverty crisis
According to ground source heat pump specialist, Kensa, outdated electric heating systems are trapping hundreds of thousands of UK households in fuel poverty. As a result, the company – along with fuel poverty charity, National Energy Action (NEA) – is calling for urgent action to protect consumers and aid those struggling to afford basic heating. […]
Leeds helps residents access affordable green home upgrades
Hundreds more households will enjoy cheaper energy bills thanks to green upgrades after Leeds City Council secured £16.8 million to progress its plans to deliver climate-friendly housing across the city. The funding will enable the council to kick-start the delivery of its new Net Zero Homes Plan, which sets out actions the local authority will […]
FireAngel fundraises for National Energy Action
FireAngel has raised over £1,200 for National Energy Action (NEA) to support its vital work in ending fuel poverty throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Firefighters from West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service visited FireAngel’s UK headquarters in Coventry to support the fundraising initiative and help raise awareness of the importance of fire and CO […]
Scouts partner with UK Power Networks to bring energy conservation home
A new partnership with the Scouts will bring energy conservation and a sense of community home to thousands of young people across the UK. UK Power Networks is supporting the Cub Scouts’ ‘Environment Conservation’ badge with fresh new activities designed to give skills for life. Through fun and thought-provoking pursuits, the aim of the partnership is […]
Charities awarded funding to fight fuel poverty
Charitable organisations have been given funds to help thousands of people in a ‘heat or eat’ dilemma, as part of almost £1 million granted in the past three years by the country’s largest electricity distributor. A total of 16 projects will share nearly £300,000 of funding, under the fifth round of UK Power Networks’ Power […]
ECA responds to the government’s Energy Security Strategy
The ECA has responded to the government’s Energy Security Strategy. While ECA broadly supports the government’s ambitions for solar and wind power, it urges government to focus first on energy efficiency, retrofitting our aging housing stock, and creating the right conditions for upskilling the electrotechnical workforce. ECA Energy Solutions Advisor Luke Osborne says: “The quickest […]
ECA joins calls for unprecedented action on energy prices in spring budget
ECA has signed two open letters to the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, calling for urgent action to address the cost-of-living crisis and reduce consumers’ energy bills. ECA joined the Renewable Energy Association (REA), Solar Energy UK, and a wide coalition of industry, supplier and environmental bodies calling on the Chancellor to take unprecedented action in his […]
New vision includes £20 million Foundation fund
UK Power Networks has set out how it will ensure nobody is left behind in the transition to Net Zero, by planning a new £20 million Foundation to support communities. The fund is among many new initiatives in the firm’s £4.6 billion Business Plan for 2023-2028 to Ofgem, which has been submitted to industry regulator […]