First published: 26th October 2023
Last updated: 23rd April 2026
Who is this page for?
For LGBTQ+ young people and families from low income households
Summary
This resource provides information around fuel poverty.
Fuel Poverty Voucher Request Form
What is Fuel Poverty?
“Low-income households that cannot afford to heat their homes and meet their other energy needs”
A household is in fuel poverty if:
- The energy performance certificate (EPC) rating of their property is less than EPC Band C AND
- Their net disposable income after housing costs is below the poverty line
Fuel poverty can be caused by a variety of reasons, and can seriously impact a person's health and wellbeing.
However, there is a lot of support available for those who are impacted.
Local Energy Advice Partnership
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