We are proud to have been featured in Touchstone the Journal for Architecture in Wales, where our efforts to tackle the growing issue of fuel poverty have been highlighted. The article delves into the widespread issue of fuel poverty and how it continues to impact communities across Wales.
A Commitment of 20 Years
For over two decades, we at Warm Wales have been at the forefront of addressing fuel poverty, helping households in Wales reduce their energy costs and improve their living conditions. The article emphasises the significant role that both EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) ratings and the rising cost of fuel, play in this issue. Through our long-standing commitment, we have continually provided much-needed assistance to households in Wales.
The ECO4 Scheme
The article also highlights our key role in managing the ECO4 scheme. As part of this scheme, we at Warm Wales are helping to implement energy efficiency improvements for vulnerable households, ensuring they have access to affordable and sustainable energy solutions.
Comprehensive Services for Vulnerable Households
The article goes on to describe the broad range of services we provide, including energy advice, affordable warmth provisions, information and advice on energy bills, and money maximisation services. We assist households in reducing their energy bills, conduct full benefits checks, offer home safety advice, and help access home adaptation schemes. In times of crisis, we provide emergency support, as well as contacts to improve both mental and physical health, ensuring comprehensive support for vulnerable individuals and families.
Recognition in Public Health
Warm Wales’ commitment to improving public health through energy support was recently recognised when we won the UK Public Health Register Innovation in Public Health Awards. T
Collaboration with Cardiff University and Wales & West Utilities
The article also discusses our collaboration on the FRESH – Foundation Data for Robust Energy Strategies for Housing project. This partnership between Warm Wales, Cardiff University’s Welsh School of Architecture, and Wales & West Utilities is focused on advancing energy efficiency strategies and providing valuable data to guide future energy solutions for housing in Wales.
A Critical Service for Today’s Challenges
Professor Phil Jones OBE, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Warm Wales, is quoted in the article, emphasising the critical need for our services: “The service that Warm Wales provides is needed now more than ever…” The work we do, continues to be vital in helping individuals and communities navigate the challenges of rising energy costs and fuel poverty.
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