Our work

Fuel poverty

We have around 60 projects on the go at any one time, each helping us meet our charitable goals of finding solutions to the threat of climate change and the misery of cold homes. Unless you're viewing this page on a mobile device, our projects below are organised by our work areas (home energy, local energy, research and policy analysis) and by topic. 

Our work areas

Topics

Tash and Jenna, the new WHAM fuel poverty caseworkers.
WHAM - Warmer Homes, Advice & Money
Home energy
Many people are confused about how to use storage heaters effectively.
Smart and Snug
Home energy
Measuring vulnerability for distribution network operators
Measuring vulnerability for distribution network operators
Research
Pre-payment Meter Money Matters
Pre-payment Meter Money Matters
Home energy
Back: four different kinds of sensor in use in Chariot. Front: the data hub
High-tech sensors and web apps for more engaging energy advice
Research
Energy advice can help households to lower and manage their bills
WPD Affordable Warmth Local Action Fund
Local energy
Many households are under-heated in winter, because their energy bills are unaffordable – this has knock-on negative effects on residents' health and wellbeing
Energy tariff options for vulnerable consumers
Research
A smart meter in-home display showing energy use in real-time
USmartConsumer
Research
A dedicated freephone number has been created to give Ovo Energy customers energy efficiency and renewable energy advice
Ovo Energy Advice Service
Home energy
Asthma and other respiratory problems can be made worse by cold, damp living conditions [photo posed by model].
PITCH - Preventing Illness by Tackling Cold Homes
Home energy
Prepayment keys and cards are topped up from shops and other outlets, and inserted into the meter to add credit
Affordable Energy Access
Home energy
Predictions about area-based changes in energy demand will allow appropriate parts of the electricity network to be reinforced.
Who's On Our Wires?
Research
Some of the wireless transmitters being used to send home environment data for analysis
Chariot
Research
The aim of the project was to improve the quality of life for people living in London’s social rented sector
Costing an enhanced Decent Homes Standard for London
Research
Working with local authorities
We provide energy auditing and in-depth energy efficiency assessments for housing stock
Working with housing providers
Home energy
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