The common definition of a household in fuel poverty is one that needs to spend in excess of 10% of household income on fuel costs in order to maintain a satisfactory heating regime. In Huntingdonshire it is estimated that 6% of households are considered to be fuel poor*. 

Fuel poverty arises as a result of several factors, including low income, inadequate insulation, inefficient heating systems, size of property and method of payment for fuel.  Warm, safe housing has a major role to play in maximising people's well being, helping to maintain the elderly in their own homes and reducing the incidences of cold and damp related illnesses.

Affordable Warmth

The Government's Warm Front grant is available to those who are considered to be vulnerable and suffering fuel poverty.  By repairing or replacing an inoperable heating system and/or insulating a property, the householder will then be more likely to achieve affordable warmth.

Click on the ‘Energy Grant Assistance' link to find out about the Warm Front grant and other assistance that may be available to make your home more energy efficient and more affordable to heat.

* figure taken from the Government’s 4th Fuel Poverty Report