Warm Front is the Government's largest scheme designed to combat fuel poverty in the private owner occupied and rented sector in England. It is a key component of the Government's UK Fuel Poverty Strategy which was published in November 2001.
A household in fuel poverty is one where more than 10% of income is needed to heat the home to an adequate standard of warmth. Fuel poverty can come about as the result of a combination of poor energy efficiency in homes, energy prices and low incomes.
The Strategy set out the framework for the delivery of the Government's overall goal of seeking an end to fuel poverty. The first target in England is to eradicate fuel poverty in vulnerable households (the elderly, families with young children, the long term sick and disabled) by 2010. More information on the UK Fuel Poverty Strategy visit the BERR website.
Many Warm Front customers are amongst the most vulnerable people in society; those who may not feel comfortable about contacting us directly for help. You can help reach those in greatest need by ensuring that everyone you come into contact with knows where to go for help.
If you want to find out more, please contact networking@eaga.com.
Links to all recent Warm Front Scheme reports can be found below.
Defra's Synthesis of Climate Change Policy Evaluations report, published in April 2006, lists Warm Front as Defra's third most cost effective carbon saving programme. Click here to read the report.
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If you have a query about the Warm Front Scheme, please contact enquiry@eaga.com or call freephone 0800 316 2805