Policy paper

Fuel Poverty Strategy for England

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

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Published: 21 January 2026

Applies to England

Documents

Fuel Poverty Strategy for England

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Fuel Poverty Strategy for England: Technical annex

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Fuel Poverty Strategy for England (web-optimised PDF)

Ref: ISBN 978-1-5286-6025-9, E03465297, CP 1497

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Fuel Poverty Strategy for England (print-ready PDF)

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Fuel Poverty Strategy for England (large print PDF)

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Fuel Poverty Strategy for England: Technical annex

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Details

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

Published 21 January 2026