National Grid is tackling some of the issues caused by increasing energy prices and the growth of Fuel Poverty in the UK. The National Grid led Community Interest Company (CIC), Affordable Warmth Solutions CIC will invest millions of pounds in a programme to support the installation of new gas connections, gas heating systems and other energy efficiency measures to some of the most deprived areas of its gas distribution network area.

The company 'branded' as National Grid Affordable Warmth Solutions approach is based on a “whole community, whole house” package of affordable warmth measures that includes the provision of gas connections and new or improved heating systems to some 17,500 homes. It will also provide additional ‘in house’ support through its partners qualifying households may also be eligible for free loft and/or cavity wall insulation and tailored energy saving and tariff advice.