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Policy Paper Published 26 Jan 2026 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero ↗ View on GOV.UK

Fuel Poverty Strategy for England

This strategy sets out the government’s approach to tackling fuel poverty in England.

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The aim of the strategy is to deliver progress to the fuel poverty target through 6 priority outcomes:

  • delivering progress to the fuel poverty target
  • reducing the number of E, F and G rated homes
  • making energy more affordable
  • reducing the number of children living in fuel poverty
  • increasing referrals from frontline services
  • improved health outcomes