fuel poverty

noun

1. the state of being unable to afford to heat one's home adequately

Example Sentences

The co-operative provide and fit free door curtains, draught excluders, LED bulbs and more to eligible households living in fuel poverty.

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The group was originally set up to explore energy saving and renewable energy options but, when the war in Ukraine began to impact on energy bills, they were approached by Stocksbridge Town Council, which was concerned by the number of people slipping into fuel poverty.

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According to charity National Energy Action, fuel poverty is defined as people who spend more than 10% of their money on energy bills.

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It estimates there are currently 6.1 million households in fuel poverty, unable to afford to heat their homes to the temperature needed to keep warm and healthy.

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Figures from the charity suggest 13% of UK households are in fuel poverty, but in Yorkshire and Humber that figure rises to 17.5%.

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