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You will be aware of the challenges that some Northern Powergrid customers have experienced as a result of the damage caused by Storm Arwen. Storm Arwen devastated part of our network but now that all customers are back on supply we are working to ensure that compensation payments are made as quickly as possible. Customer information about compensation and everything Storm Arwen related can be found here: northernpowergrid.com/storm-arwen
Now, more than ever it’s important that our customers let us know if they want to be a Priority Services Member. The quickest and easiest way to sign people up to the PSM is to do it on online on our website. It just takes a minute or two here: northernpowergrid.com/psr If you would like us to send you any application forms or marketing materials for you to share with your groups, please let us know by emailing us an order form which can be found here: northernpowergrid.com/psrpartners
We are always interested to hear from charities and community groups about ideas for projects that support the more vulnerable in the communities we serve. If you have an idea you would like to talk to us about contact forceforgood@northernpowergrid.com
Wishing you a happy and safe Christmas and New Year, from the team at Northern Powergrid.
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Event Invitation
Following on from the challenges caused by Storm Arwen, the team at Northern Powergrid is holding an event to meet with community support organisations to discuss how we can support customers to be more resiliant during a power cut. The agenda will also cover Low Carbon Technology and how we can make sure that customers in more vulnerable situations are not left behind as we move to net-zero.
The event will be online, on the morning of Wedneday 2nd March.
If you would like to attend, please email communications@northernpowergrid.com
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Be an Energy Hero!
Northern Powergrid supports Energy Heroes, an innovative teaching and learning resource for primary schools, designed to improve numeracy and science skills through exploration of local data associated with energy and climate change.
An expert team delivers teacher training, an assembly, maths lesson 1 and the school energy audit, energy quiz and a letter home. This can be offered through a combination of face to face, remote and blended learning.
Aimed at year 5 pupils, with a focus on engaging families and the wider school community. The school will become a leader in energy management, creating less pollution, saving money and preserving the world’s precious resources.
If you know of a primary school which might be interested in taking part, more information is available at the website energy-heroes.org.uk or you can contact hello@energyheroes.org.uk
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Free accredited Fuel Poverty training available for you and your colleagues.
Northern Powergrid, together with Northern Gas Networks, is funding Groundwork Green Doctors to deliver Fuel Poverty training which has been developed to help front line workers identify and offer advice on fuel poverty.
The course was developed by Groundwork Green Doctors in conjunction with BPEC and is delivered over half a day and currently takes place online via Zoom/Microsoft Teams.
The training will teach you to:
- Recognise the scale, severity and signs of fuel poverty
- Offer basic advice
- Know where to refer for more in-depth help
Upcoming dates:
Tuesday 11 January 1 - 2.30pm
Thursday 3 February 10 - 11.30am
Monday 7 March 2 - 3.30pm
Regsiter for free via this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/yorkshire-energy-doctor-cic-30052106428
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Community Partnering Fund
Northern Powergrid and Northern Gas Networks have together announced the community projects set to benefit from new funding from their joint annual Community Partnering Fund delivered in partnership with Leeds Community Foundation.
The joint fund will award grants to 12 grassroots organisations delivering pioneering and sustainable projects across the North East, Yorkshire and northern Cumbria. This latest round of grants has been made as part of a larger fund worth over £100k, enabling the groups to broaden their support for the local communities they serve.
The Community Partnering Fund enables community groups to deliver schemes that tackle issues that are close to their hearts as utility companies – such as reducing fuel poverty, improving energy efficiency and safety know-how, and supporting projects that encourage more young people into science and technology subjects in schools and colleges to help create a more diverse workforce as the utility companies work to deliver a greener energy future for the region.
For information about how to apply for the 2022 Fund, email forceforgood@northernpowergrid.com
The groups that have received funding grants are as follows:
City of Hull Sport and Community Group CIC
The ‘Switch On’ project will empower 100 vulnerable individuals affected by poverty and inequality to come together to participate in local, accessible education opportunities in Hull. These work towards alleviating hardship associated with fuel poverty, raise awareness of the dangers of Carbon Monoxide poisoning, provide tips on reducing consumption of energy, and promote use of the Priority Services Membership.
Carlisle Society for the Blind
Funding will be used to raise awareness of the Priority Services Membership among people with sight loss living in Carlisle and the surrounding area.
Harrogate and District Community Action (HADCA)
The grant will help to reach ‘under the radar’ individuals with information and education about energy efficiency, the Priority Services Membership and carbon monoxide poisoning during home visits to undertake practical jobs, and via mailshots to users struggling to access this information online.
Parker Trust, Sunderland
Working with young people up the age of 25, the grant will support delivery of a STEM education programme to inspire creativity and spark critical thinking for the benefit of disadvantaged young people in Sunderland.
Deaf Awareness: NE (North Tyneside)
Funding will bring together deaf and hard of hearing people, along with their hearing counterparts, for a weekly get-together to discuss, debate and decide on effective uses of energy within their own homes and broader communities.
International Community Organisation of Sunderland (ICOS)
Funding will be used in a project encouraging interest, raising awareness and improving women’s skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in BAME communities. Workshops with STEM ambassadors and motivational speakers, tailored one-to-one advice and support with employability will be delivered to support progression into STEM roles/ careers.
Rackets Cubed, Leeds
Funding will support delivery of a programme partnering schools, universities and private clubs in areas of high disadvantage to offer weekly, school year-long, integrated racket sports, STEM education and nutrition programmes.
African Caribbean Achievement Project (ACAP), Bradford
STEM 4 All is a new project providing weekly STEM education in the form of one to one tutoring, group work and workshops to children from disadvantaged backgrounds. The project deepens young people’s engagement with STEM using hands-on learning activities, informational books and stories infused with science, technology, engineering and mathematical concepts. Young people will learn valuable skills integrating reading, writing, spelling, grammar, critical thinking, scientific methodology, maths, statistics and more.
New Hope Christian Church, Sheffield
Funding will be used to support migrants to the UK in understanding the concept of energy in their home, how to use it safely, how to conserve energy and avoid fuel debt. Language barriers increase the risk of falling into fuel debt, so this project aims to provide intervention through practical support assisting them in understanding and accessing relevant support.
Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) Mother of Unfailing Help, Leeds
The funding will enable the SVP organisation to purchase essential household items, including furniture and white goods, for those in need on a case by case basis.
Stepping Stones Baby Bank, Wakefield and Leeds
The grant will provide safe sleeping equipment to babies and children, as well as everyday safety equipment to keep little ones safe.
Tangram Housing Co-Op, Leeds
Funding will support delivery of advice and materials raising awareness of the Priority Services Membership and reducing risk of fuel poverty, as well as the provision of communal facilities.
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Do you know about the Priority Services Membership?
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We strive to provide our customers with a personal service which takes into account their individual needs. With this in mind, we are committed to providing additional support to those customers who may need it more during a power cut.
Our Priority Services Membership (PSM) is a way for customers to let us know they might be more vulnerable during a power cut. This is a free confidential service; Priority Service Membership allows quicker access to some great support. If any of your clients would benefit from being on our PSM, our website is quick way to sign them up.
For more information about our PSM please see the video link and web links below:
Priority Service Member Video
northernpowergrid.com/care
Please let us let us know how we can help you share this information. We can provide leaflets, posters and videos or if you would like to have a chat about how we can work together on your projects, get in touch and we can arrange a call to discuss.
There are lots of resources available at northernpowergrid.com/psrpartners which you can order to share directly with your clients.
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