ORGANISATIONS
Friends of the Earth
Sustainability
Friends of the Earth advocates for transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources to address the energy crisis. The organization campaigns against the expansion of fossil fuel extraction and infrastructure to promote energy efficiency and conservation and support renewable energy policies. Friends of the Earth also works with communities impacted by the energy crisis to find solutions prioritising human and environmental health.
Don’t Pay
Activism
Don't Pay UK is a grassroots campaign in the United Kingdom that advocates for collective non-payment of energy bills. The campaign aims to address the issue of rising energy costs and the impact it has on the most vulnerable in society. The campaign focuses on their non-payment strategy.
Age UK
Charity
Age UK is a UK-based charity that focuses on improving the lives of older people. The organization recognizes that older people are particularly vulnerable to the effects of the energy crisis, such as fuel poverty and cold-related illnesses. Age UK provides advice, support, and resources to help older people stay warm, safe, and healthy during winter. The organization also campaigns for policies that address the root causes of fuel poverty and works with other organizations to ensure that the needs of older people are taken into account in energy policy decisions.
Greenpeace
Sustainability
Greenpeace is an international environmental organization that campaigns on various issues, including the energy crisis. The organization advocates for a shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power. Greenpeace calls for the phasing out of coal, oil, and gas and supports the development of clean energy technologies. The organization also works to raise public awareness about the impact of the energy crisis on the environment and human health. It pushes for policy changes at the national and international levels to address the issue.
Fuel Poverty Action
Activism
Fuel Poverty Action is a UK-based campaign group that focuses on addressing the energy crisis and the issue of fuel poverty, which occurs when households cannot afford to heat their homes adequately. The group advocates for policies prioritising people's needs over corporate profits, such as publicly-owned energy systems, affordable energy prices, and investments in energy efficiency measures. Fuel Poverty Action also works to raise awareness about the impact of the energy crisis on vulnerable communities and campaigns for systemic changes to address the root causes of fuel poverty.
Global Justice Now
Sustainability
Global Justice Now is a UK-based social justice organization that campaigns on various issues, including the energy crisis. The organization advocates for a just transition to a clean energy system that prioritizes public ownership, democratic control, and social justice. Global Justice Now opposes the expansion of fossil fuel extraction and infrastructure, supports the development of renewable energy sources, and campaigns for policies that promote energy conservation and efficiency. The organization also works with communities impacted by the energy crisis, particularly in the global South, to challenge the power of multinational corporations and demand systemic changes to address the root causes of the situation.
Insulate Britain
Insulation
Insulate Britain is a UK-based campaign group that seeks to address the energy crisis by promoting energy efficiency measures in homes and buildings. The group advocates for a large-scale national insulation program to reduce energy demand, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and create jobs. Insulate Britain argues that improved insulation can help reduce fuel poverty and improve public health while also contributing to efforts to address climate change. The group has carried out protests to raise awareness about the urgency of the energy crisis and demand that the UK government take bold action to address the issue.
The New Economics Foundation
Financial
The New Economics Foundation (NEF) is a UK-based think tank that advocates for social, economic and environmental justice. Their policies focus on promoting a sustainable, equitable and democratic economy. NEF supports a Green New Deal prioritising investment in low-carbon infrastructure and sustainable industries, creating green jobs, and addressing inequalities. They promote progressive policies such as shorter working hours, a living wage, affordable housing, and community-owned renewable energy. NEF also advocates for systemic changes such as financial reform and a more participatory and democratic economic system. Overall, NEF seeks to create an economy that prioritises the well-being of people and the planet over profits.
The Social Guarantee
Housing
The Social Guarantee is a set of policies proposed by the Democracy Collaborative to create a more equitable and sustainable economy. Their response to the energy crisis includes investing in renewable energy infrastructure and focusing on community ownership and participation. They also propose expanding access to affordable energy, creating green jobs, and supporting workers in transitioning to a low-carbon economy. The Social Guarantee also includes policies such as universal basic income, affordable housing, and worker-owned businesses to address economic inequality and ensure everyone has access to basic needs. Overall, the Social Guarantee aims to create a more democratic and just economy that prioritises the well-being of people and the planet.
Debt Justice
Financial
Debt Justice campaigns for debt cancellation, reparations, and system change to address global inequality and promote social and economic justice. They call for debt cancellation and reparations to enable countries to invest in renewable energy and transition to a low-carbon economy. In the UK, they advocate for policies to address energy poverty and promote the transition to a green economy while highlighting the disproportionate impact on low-income households and communities of colour, calling for equitable distribution of benefits.
Disabled People Against Cuts
Accessibility
Disabled People Against Cuts is a UK-based campaign group that advocates for the rights of disabled people. In the context of the energy crisis, they argue that disabled people are disproportionately impacted by fuel poverty and the lack of access to affordable and accessible energy. They advocate for policies that address these issues, including investment in renewable energy and energy efficiency measures, support for community-owned renewable energy, and affordable and accessible energy for all. DPAC also advocates for various policies to address economic and social inequality, including universal basic income, affordable housing, and access to healthcare and support services.