Fuel Poverty and Energy Efficiency

by Polly Frayne – Community Connector for Haringey Reach and Connect
Haringey has an estimated 15,393 households experiencing fuel poverty in 2020, higher thanthe London average and set to rise due to the impact of Covid 19. A household is said to be fuel poor if unable to maintain an adequate standard of warmth, which results in living with excess cold. Fuel poor households will have low income but a higher energy requirement compared to the average household.

Haringey Council has responded by launching a 5-year plan with the Affordable Energy Strategy, to improve the energy efficiency of homes to tackle the causes of fuel poverty Residents can benefit from seeking the best tariff by switching energy suppliers, those who are having trouble switching due to debt issues or high bills due to being a tenant should seek specialist advice.

To explore potential benefits of helping households become more energy-efficient and identify support available to residents who may be struggling with energy bills, Haringey Reach and Connect, recently partnered with SHINE to run a series of online workshops.
SHINE is fuel poverty referral network and free energy advice for eligible Londoners, if you feel affected by any of the issues that have been raised in this article, you can contact www.shine-london.org.uk Tel: 0300 555 0195.

Haringey Reach and Connect is an independent organisation supporting Haringey Residents who are over 50 access information and support they need. If you would like to know more about what we do or get in touch with us, please feel free to contact us on:
E: [email protected] , T: 020 3196 1905, Website: www.reachandconnect.net

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