Working to fight fuel poverty across Europe. Fuel poverty, which is also known as energy poverty, occurs when a household is unable to achieve the most basic levels of energy for adequate heating, cooling, cooking, lighting and use of appliances in the home. Whilst the concept of fuel poverty originated in the United Kingdom in the early 1980s, it is now widely recognised that fuel poverty is a serious issue within and beyond Europe.

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About Fuel Poverty and Climate Change. 6 ways to fight fuel poverty. Letter to your local candidate or newspaper. Get clued up on the issue. Speak out on your situation. How to save money and deal with debt. Take action against fuel poverty.

Fighting for an affordable, sustainable and democratic energy system. How to organise a fuel bill assembly. Advice and self help centre. Getting debt written off by energy suppliers- a mini guide. On benefits, low income and thinking about switching? Some tips on how to bring down your fuel bills.

Its impacts are felt in a wide range of ways, on physical and mental health, household finances, the economy and ultimately on peoples quality of life. A society in which people live in a warm, comfortable home and need not worry about the effect of the cold on their health.