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Analysis: The Gas Crisis Is Exposing the Lie in Britain’s Decarbonisation Strategy

by Lauren Van Schaik

With fossil fuel dependence impacting both our wallets and our thermostats, more of us may start to see through the Tories’ counterfeit decarbonisation strategy, which has swapped out coal for natural gas, writes Lauren Van Schaik.

Opinion: Rachel Reeves is Wrong – This is Exactly the Right Time to Take Energy Into Public Ownership

by Ell Folan

With fuel bills rising and a freezing winter ahead, our energy network is clearly broken. The answer is clear, argues Ell Folan – the state should step in and sort it out.

Damp, Mould and Dying of Cold: Fuel Poverty in Austerity Britain

by Clare Hymer

Every winter in Britain - come snow, storms and sub-zero temperatures - millions of low-income individuals and families are affected by fuel poverty. Meanwhile, little is done to curb the cartel-like behaviour of the ‘big six’ energy companies.

5 Reasons the Fight for Energy Democracy Starts in Communities

by Fanny Malinen

Since its inception in late 2015, Switched On London has gone from strength to strength in its campaign for energy democracy. Now the campaign is looking to build a community-led movement to take on fuel poverty.