Briefing on Fuel Poverty

Ahead of a Senedd debate on fuel poverty the Bevan Foundation and National Energy Action prepared a briefing for Senedd Members 

Wednesday December 6th will see a debate held in the Senedd on Fuel Poverty. The Plaid Cymru debate is set to cover a range of issues including the Welsh Government’s Warm Homes Programme and the impact of the cost of living crisis this winter.  

Given the range of issues under discussion the Bevan Foundation and National Energy Action have prepared a joint briefing to inform members ahead of the debate. Among its key messages are:

• The implementation of the Welsh Government’s new Warm Homes Programme is set to be delayed until April 2024, 12 months later than originally intended.
• The Welsh Government has not published any interim targets as per its statutory obligations.
• The Warm Homes Programme alone will not be sufficient to end fuel poverty. There is a need for the Welsh Government to look at what other actions it can take to increase home energy efficiency and to provide financial support to households living in fuel poverty.

Pages: 3

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Language: English

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