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Gavin Brown shares how the City and Guild training was a natural progression. 📹Watch the video to find out more Find out more about the training: ow.ly/iAwI50Y9ToY #EnergySavingAdvice #FuelPoverty

📋New analysis shows a single fossil fuel price shock could cost the UK far more than the entire transition to clean energy. The reality is households are still dangerously exposed to volatile global oil and gas markets. As prices surge again due to conflict in the Middle East, the lesson is clear: the only lasting protection is cutting reliance on fossil fuels through insulated homes, homegrown renewables and fairer energy pricing. #EndFuelPoverty #EnergyCrisis

Oil price profiteering will not be tolerated, says Miliband. Perhaps asking for a reduction in VAT on heating oil given how much more treasury is unexpectedly receiving. Retail margins need to be regulated. Fair & transparent. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

There might still be time to get some sort of saving and certainty as UK firms pull fixed energy deals as Iran war pushes up prices bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Price forecasts for energy seems to suggest that come the summer and possibly the autumn that we are set for increases. If you can, fixed your costs at lower than April's price cap. If you pay against periodic bills, you are the most expensive, switch to DD & fix to save.

As energy prices look set for yet more volatility it is important to understand what our prospective parliamentarians and parties have in mind. You can sign up to this free event using the form.

We are hosting an online Scottish Parliament hustings, Mon 9 March 2-4pm. Hear from political parties about their plans to address fuel poverty & energy justice. Chaired by Simon Francis @EndFuelPoverty Coalition. ow.ly/T9FV50Yoy7O

Yet again we look set for uncertainty in the costs of energy. Despite the experiences of COVID/CostOfLiving, no meaningful systemic changes have taken place. Changes to better protect people. We fail to learn. We fail people.

@NEA_UKCharity Yep, totally agree. A fairer, lower cost option is essential for those with the least or with greatest need. It is surely affordable to protect people in a wealthy socially responsible country.

The Warm Homes Plan isn't the only thing that our Policy team has been advocating for. A new Warm Home Discount scheme and a debt reduction scheme are on the horizon to help fuel poor customers. We also continue campaigning for a social tariff for energy.

Tickets already bought @Shinedown #Glasgow

We're recruiting for new Trustees to join our board. Our Chair Iain explains why he finds the role rewarding and what we're looking for to ensure a diverse board going forward.

No. Ministers must ensure the system is on the side of consumers, not the energy giants that have generated more than £125 billion in UK profits since 2020.

First time for my daughter but number 75 for me. If this makes you think you might... Then go on. @givebloodscot

We believe the cheapest energy is the energy you don't need to consume. Improving the quality, energy efficiency of homes is essential and that needs to happen sooner. Complex but it is about skills, jobs & positive outcomes, warmer more affordable to heat homes.

We believe that the third sector that has for so long supported people struggling in the energy system needs /deserves long term support & easier access to energy suppliers when acting on behalf of people.

With Scottish Parliament elections looming next May, Energy Action Scotland has discussed with members & supporters the things we'd like to see happen to improve the lives of people in fuel poverty. Looks like our designer was inspired by #TheBlackAlbum #BackInBlack

@paullewismoney The letter confirms that there is no actual legal obligation on suppliers to pass on any changes to customers with fixed deals. Asking them to play nice is not the mark of a fair, people centred energy system. Not clear how Gov will measure success here.

Reeves promised £150 a year off energy bills from April by moving some green costs from bills to tax which is fairer. Now Miliband has asked/told energy suppliers to ensure it is given to all customers including those with fixed rates. See paras 3/4 of published letter

Just stood at the platform watching an empty @LNER Azuma head to Edinburgh. No passengers allowed on. My service cancelled, back on @ScotRail service, missing a train to London, hopefully there will be a seat somewhere on another service. Bit of a lottery. Not fun, not relaxing.

People with unavoidably high consumption could fare better and those with electric heating. EV owners get a sweetner as well. No equity in action here. Another poorly targetted intervention.

As the detail is revealed, low income, low consuming households benefit the least from energy price changes in the budget, wealthier higher consumers benefit the most.