Adam Scorer
@adamscorer.bsky.social
CEO at National Energy Action. Energy. Poverty. Housing. Lurks on social media.
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My quote in this story:
“Slashing this funding would be the most counter-productive thing the chancellor could do to reduce energy costs.
“Government insulation programmes should be paid through tax, so those with the broadest shoulders pay a fairer share”
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
“Slashing this funding would be the most counter-productive thing the chancellor could do to reduce energy costs.
“Government insulation programmes should be paid through tax, so those with the broadest shoulders pay a fairer share”
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Cutting home insulation funding will imperil UK’s climate goals, Reeves told
Energy firms and charities urge chancellor to avoid short-term fix that could also harm low-income households
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 10:04 AM
My quote in this story:
“Slashing this funding would be the most counter-productive thing the chancellor could do to reduce energy costs.
“Government insulation programmes should be paid through tax, so those with the broadest shoulders pay a fairer share”
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
“Slashing this funding would be the most counter-productive thing the chancellor could do to reduce energy costs.
“Government insulation programmes should be paid through tax, so those with the broadest shoulders pay a fairer share”
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
@nea.org.uk signed this letter because while any immediate reduction in energy bills is welcome, sustained energy efficiency investment so struggling households can afford to live in warm and healthy homes is utterly essential.
@nea.org.uk signed this letter because while any immediate reduction in energy bills is welcome, sustained energy efficiency investment so struggling households can afford to live in warm and healthy homes is utterly essential.
Cutting home insulation funding will imperil UK’s climate goals, Reeves told
Energy firms and charities urge chancellor to avoid short-term fix that could also harm low-income households
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 10:29 AM
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
@nea.org.uk signed this letter because while any immediate reduction in energy bills is welcome, sustained energy efficiency investment so struggling households can afford to live in warm and healthy homes is utterly essential.
@nea.org.uk signed this letter because while any immediate reduction in energy bills is welcome, sustained energy efficiency investment so struggling households can afford to live in warm and healthy homes is utterly essential.
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This morning, the government announced that the #WarmHomeDiscount could be expanded to almost 3 million more UK households. Our Chief Executive @adamscorer.bsky.social says this could help 'those in real hardship'.
February 25, 2025 at 9:54 AM
This morning, the government announced that the #WarmHomeDiscount could be expanded to almost 3 million more UK households. Our Chief Executive @adamscorer.bsky.social says this could help 'those in real hardship'.
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Today, @cornwallinsight.bsky.social has revealed its final prediction for the April energy price cap. With costs expected to rise by 5%, our Chief Executive @adamscorer.bsky.social says, 'There is no getting used to this new normal for the people we try to help.'
February 18, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Today, @cornwallinsight.bsky.social has revealed its final prediction for the April energy price cap. With costs expected to rise by 5%, our Chief Executive @adamscorer.bsky.social says, 'There is no getting used to this new normal for the people we try to help.'
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Read the latest from the BBC here: tinyurl.com/26s48aye and see what we did to help in Fishwick: tinyurl.com/4w2dct3t (2/2)
Insulation scandal: Damp and mouldy homes excluded from help
Help to fix unsuitable insulation under government schemes only applies to work done since 2022.
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February 14, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Read the latest from the BBC here: tinyurl.com/26s48aye and see what we did to help in Fishwick: tinyurl.com/4w2dct3t (2/2)
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'It should not fall to a charity like us to address the failings of government schemes and commercial firms' - our Chief Executive Adam Scorer on the damage failed retrofit schemes can do and why we stepped in to help householders in Preston.(1/2)
February 14, 2025 at 10:04 AM
'It should not fall to a charity like us to address the failings of government schemes and commercial firms' - our Chief Executive Adam Scorer on the damage failed retrofit schemes can do and why we stepped in to help householders in Preston.(1/2)
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'The UK government must now seize the opportunity', @adamscorer.bsky.social responds to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero announcing a new fuel poverty strategy and a consultation on new energy efficiency standards in the private rented sector across England and Wales.
February 7, 2025 at 9:25 AM
'The UK government must now seize the opportunity', @adamscorer.bsky.social responds to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero announcing a new fuel poverty strategy and a consultation on new energy efficiency standards in the private rented sector across England and Wales.
Last day of @nea-ukcharity.bsky.social ##FuelPovertyConf. Been fantastic - as always - and looking forward to welcoming Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotherham to conference. Great sessions on Retrofit for fuel poor households and Tackling health inequalities to come + awards!
January 29, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Last day of @nea-ukcharity.bsky.social ##FuelPovertyConf. Been fantastic - as always - and looking forward to welcoming Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotherham to conference. Great sessions on Retrofit for fuel poor households and Tackling health inequalities to come + awards!
To Liverpool and the @nea-ukcharity.bsky.social annual #FuelPovertyConf. Storm wracked it may be, but it'll be enlightening, motivating and determined. Over 350 people and some phenomenal speakers. Always fabulous to be with hundreds of fuel poverty champions.
January 27, 2025 at 9:03 AM
To Liverpool and the @nea-ukcharity.bsky.social annual #FuelPovertyConf. Storm wracked it may be, but it'll be enlightening, motivating and determined. Over 350 people and some phenomenal speakers. Always fabulous to be with hundreds of fuel poverty champions.
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The UK's cold weather will hit the wallets of pre-payment meter customers particularly hard❄️
Pre-payment meter customers will need to spend nearly a third of income on energy during the winter months.
Read more: https://buff.ly/4fqE8aW
Pre-payment meter customers will need to spend nearly a third of income on energy during the winter months.
Read more: https://buff.ly/4fqE8aW
January 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The UK's cold weather will hit the wallets of pre-payment meter customers particularly hard❄️
Pre-payment meter customers will need to spend nearly a third of income on energy during the winter months.
Read more: https://buff.ly/4fqE8aW
Pre-payment meter customers will need to spend nearly a third of income on energy during the winter months.
Read more: https://buff.ly/4fqE8aW
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Lots to unpack here. Lets give it a go.
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December 12, 2024 at 9:23 AM
Lots to unpack here. Lets give it a go.
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Thank you to everyone who supported our #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay today. We shared our figures that 6.1 million UK households will be in fuel poverty from January. We had an MP drop-in in Westminster. We held assemblies in schools. We had community events. [1/2]
November 27, 2024 at 5:53 PM
Thank you to everyone who supported our #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay today. We shared our figures that 6.1 million UK households will be in fuel poverty from January. We had an MP drop-in in Westminster. We held assemblies in schools. We had community events. [1/2]
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Low-income energy customers are most likely to ration their energy, which can put their physical and mental health at risk. #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay
November 27, 2024 at 8:30 AM
Low-income energy customers are most likely to ration their energy, which can put their physical and mental health at risk. #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay
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Medical equipment such as ventilators, dialysis machines and stair lifts can be incredibly expensive. These are vital for health and wellbeing. #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay
November 27, 2024 at 9:15 AM
Medical equipment such as ventilators, dialysis machines and stair lifts can be incredibly expensive. These are vital for health and wellbeing. #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay
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Carers face significant challenges in paying energy bills because they may not be able to work full time and they may need to keep their homes warmer for the person they care for. #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay
November 27, 2024 at 9:30 AM
Carers face significant challenges in paying energy bills because they may not be able to work full time and they may need to keep their homes warmer for the person they care for. #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay
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Thank you to Welsh Cabinet Secretary Jayne Bryant for supporting our #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay. With 98% of low income households in Wales living in #FuelPoverty, we need to work together to ensure everybody in Wales can live in a warm, safe and healthy home.
November 27, 2024 at 9:19 AM
Thank you to Welsh Cabinet Secretary Jayne Bryant for supporting our #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay. With 98% of low income households in Wales living in #FuelPoverty, we need to work together to ensure everybody in Wales can live in a warm, safe and healthy home.
Millions of underheated homes. Often saving just pennies but costing lives.
Working with Salford University, we reveal how much it costs to keep homes at a safe temperature. Our Chief Executive @adamscorer.bsky.social says, 'We know that rationing and self disconnecting comes at an unacceptable price to their health and wellbeing.' https://buff.ly/4105noX
November 26, 2024 at 8:00 AM
Millions of underheated homes. Often saving just pennies but costing lives.
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Working with Salford University, we reveal how much it costs to keep homes at a safe temperature. Our Chief Executive @adamscorer.bsky.social says, 'We know that rationing and self disconnecting comes at an unacceptable price to their health and wellbeing.' https://buff.ly/4105noX
November 26, 2024 at 7:30 AM
Working with Salford University, we reveal how much it costs to keep homes at a safe temperature. Our Chief Executive @adamscorer.bsky.social says, 'We know that rationing and self disconnecting comes at an unacceptable price to their health and wellbeing.' https://buff.ly/4105noX
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'Now we know there will be no let up into January and beyond.'
Our Chief Executive @adamscorer.bsky.social responds to the news that the #PriceCap will rise by 1% in January.
Our Chief Executive @adamscorer.bsky.social responds to the news that the #PriceCap will rise by 1% in January.
November 22, 2024 at 7:05 AM
'Now we know there will be no let up into January and beyond.'
Our Chief Executive @adamscorer.bsky.social responds to the news that the #PriceCap will rise by 1% in January.
Our Chief Executive @adamscorer.bsky.social responds to the news that the #PriceCap will rise by 1% in January.
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Our Director of Policy Peter Smith speaks about Cornwall Insight’s final energy #PriceCap prediction, ‘With increased wholesale prices in the last few months, there won't be any let up in the unaffordable cost of energy.’ Read on BBC News: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Energy prices forecast to rise again in January
The energy price cap is predicted to edge up by 1% from January, according to analysis by Cornwall Insight.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 18, 2024 at 11:31 AM
Our Director of Policy Peter Smith speaks about Cornwall Insight’s final energy #PriceCap prediction, ‘With increased wholesale prices in the last few months, there won't be any let up in the unaffordable cost of energy.’ Read on BBC News: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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NEW: “Millions of people are already rationing energy use to dangerous levels or getting deeper into debt trying to keep warm”
Energy prices are expected to rise in January. I’ve gone in-depth on how it’ll affect the most vulnerable, and whether anything will change
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
Energy prices are expected to rise in January. I’ve gone in-depth on how it’ll affect the most vulnerable, and whether anything will change
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
Energy bills set to rise in January as millions 'dangerously' rationing heating
The energy price cap is predicted to rise 1% in January. Here's what rising energy bills mean for the poorest and the support available
www.bigissue.com
November 18, 2024 at 4:57 PM
NEW: “Millions of people are already rationing energy use to dangerous levels or getting deeper into debt trying to keep warm”
Energy prices are expected to rise in January. I’ve gone in-depth on how it’ll affect the most vulnerable, and whether anything will change
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
Energy prices are expected to rise in January. I’ve gone in-depth on how it’ll affect the most vulnerable, and whether anything will change
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
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Don't forget to sign up to take part in the #NationsBiggestHousewarming this #FuelPovertyAwareness Day!
All funds raised will help to support people experiencing fuel poverty across the UK 💛
Find out more and sign up: tinyurl.com/yck6f5hn
All funds raised will help to support people experiencing fuel poverty across the UK 💛
Find out more and sign up: tinyurl.com/yck6f5hn
November 18, 2024 at 1:19 PM
Don't forget to sign up to take part in the #NationsBiggestHousewarming this #FuelPovertyAwareness Day!
All funds raised will help to support people experiencing fuel poverty across the UK 💛
Find out more and sign up: tinyurl.com/yck6f5hn
All funds raised will help to support people experiencing fuel poverty across the UK 💛
Find out more and sign up: tinyurl.com/yck6f5hn
UK Health Security Agency issue Cold Health Alert with most of England at Amber
November 18, 2024 at 1:57 PM
UK Health Security Agency issue Cold Health Alert with most of England at Amber
Price cap reported likely to sustain at current levels, just as first winter yellow weather warning kicks in. Artic blast, unheated homes & unaffordable prices.
www.theguardian.com/money/2024/n...
www.theguardian.com/money/2024/n...
Britons warned to expect ‘disappointing’ rise in energy bills in January
Price cap for Great Britain forecast to rise to £1,736 a year for average dual-fuel bill, according to Cornwall Insights
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2024 at 9:11 AM
Price cap reported likely to sustain at current levels, just as first winter yellow weather warning kicks in. Artic blast, unheated homes & unaffordable prices.
www.theguardian.com/money/2024/n...
www.theguardian.com/money/2024/n...
1st day lurking on Bluesky, & it seems the energy folk are well settled in. Don't get me wrong, starter packs, respect & sane conversation are great, but so relieved that tribal football chatter is here as well.
November 18, 2024 at 9:02 AM
1st day lurking on Bluesky, & it seems the energy folk are well settled in. Don't get me wrong, starter packs, respect & sane conversation are great, but so relieved that tribal football chatter is here as well.