NEA is a fuel poverty charity campaigning for investment in energy efficiency to help the poor gain affordable heat, headquartered in Newcastle.
Energy bills are forecast to climb to about £1,729 a year as wholesale prices rise amid the Middle East conflict. Regulators expect a 4% increase to the Ofgem price cap from October, with debates over targeted discounts and fairer recovery of fixed costs.
The price cap on gas and electricity has increased, raising the typical yearly bill to around £1,862 for direct-debit customers, with Ofgem data showing a sustained spike in wholesale prices. Households are urged to submit meter readings and seek cheaper fixed deals as bills stay high into winter.