Our Purpose:
NEF exists to end fuel poverty and enable low-carbon retrofitting of UK homes.
02 / 07
We will utilise our experience to deliver forward-thinking projects. We will provide leadership, support, and advice in promoting domestic energy and raise awareness of the importance of sustainable housing for the health of the public and the planet.
Our Story:
For years NEF has been at the forefront encouraging energy efficiency in buildings
03 / 07
History of the National Energy Foundation
The National Energy Foundation was established in 1988 by Milton Keynes Development Corporation to continue its work on energy efficient housing through its Energy World project. Energy World was a demonstration of 51 low-energy houses designed to be at least 30% more efficient than the Building Regulations then in force. The Foundation was set up to increase public awareness of the safe and efficient use of energy through demonstration and research.
From 1993 to 2001, NEF worked closely with the Energy Saving Trust in setting up the UK’s network of Energy Efficiency Advice Centres (EEACs) and managed the network for the first five years. NEF went on to develop the National Home Energy Rating Scheme, which was run by a trading subsidiary (National Energy Services) from 1994. In 1998, NEF established the Energy Efficiency Accreditation Scheme for businesses, which was transferred to the Carbon Trust in 2005 and later became the Carbon Trust Standard, which continues to run to this day.
Renewable energy was relatively unknown at this time, and NEF became a thought leader as awareness began to grow. It was at the forefront of educating the public on the latest developments. Through outreach events and working with schools, the team introduced local people to the benefits of renewable energy. When USEA (United Sustainable Energy Agency) merged with NEF in 2013, NEF started doing a lot of work on advice on domestic energy efficiency and fuel poverty, which grew into the projects still running today.
So what do NEF do?
The National Energy Foundation is an independent domestic energy and sustainability charity that has been at the forefront of improving the use of energy in buildings for more than 30 years. Our passionate and experienced team is focused on reducing fuel poverty, cutting household carbon emissions, and creating healthier communities through innovative projects and community integration.
04 / 07
Independent, comprehensive and cost-effective advice to improve all aspects of the management
of energy.
05 / 07
We’re pretty good at it:
We’re proud to say that many of our projects have been recognised for their achievements and the teams hard work. Below are just a few of the awards we have won for developing innovative services that have had a positive outcome for its audience.
06 / 07
Public Sector Energy & Sustainability Award: NEF Green Deal Communities project wins.
Ashden Gold Award: WHISCERS won the coveted Ashden Gold Award.
RetroExpo Award: SuperHomes won the ‘Retrofit Promoter of the Year’ award.
ISO 14001: NEF earns ISO 14001 certification, connecting our environmental mission to responsible internal practice. Find out more…
We can help you with sustainability targets. a career in energy. creating change. your home energy. work experience. training. accessing support. saving the planet. home comfort. finding installers. delivering projects. supporting residents. reaching audiences. sustainable housing. home retrofit. paying your bills. comfort & wellbeing. Get in touch with NEF today.
We can help you with your home energy. Get in touch with NEF today.
