2025 Award Finalist: Fuel Poverty Action: Plymouth Energy Community

Over the past year, Plymouth Energy Community has continued to transform lives by helping vulnerable households stay warm, reduce energy bills, and access vital support. Their Energy Advice Team supported 1,764 households, distributing over £438,000 in grants and connecting people to health and housing services through a network of 100+ local partners. The new Energy Advice Hub provides a welcoming, one-stop space for residents to get advice on energy, debt, and home improvements. Client stories, like Anne moving from a cold, damp flat to a healthier home, show the real-life impact of their work. Judges praised PEC for their strong, joined-up approach linking energy, health, and housing, noting the impressive results and innovative Hub, and highlighted the powerful, life-changing outcomes delivered for local people.