Laura Kyrke-Smith MP visits local business leading the fight against fuel poverty

AgilityEco is one of the UK’s leading providers of fuel poverty and energy efficiency services working with installers, local authorities and housing providers to deliver government-backed retrofit programmes across the UK. Since 2013, AgilityEco has supported more than 150,000 households, delivering over £400 million in lifetime bill savings while reducing carbon emissions by more than one million tonnes.

During the visit, Laura met members of the AgilityEco team and heard about the support being delivered to households who are living in cold homes and struggling with rising energy costs. Laura was also welcomed by Managing Director at AgilityEco, Sharon Johnson.

Discussions focused on the practical delivery of large scale retrofit schemes, partnerships with local authorities and housing associations, and the role of organisations like AgilityEco in supporting delivery of the Government’s recently published Warm Homes Plan.

Commenting on the visit, Laura Kyrke-Smith MP said: “It was a pleasure to visit AgilityEco here in Aylesbury and meet the team delivering such important work. With this Labour Government working hard to cut costs for households and make energy bills cheaper, the practical support being provided by companies like AgilityEco is making a real difference.

I was particularly encouraged to see how this Government’s ambitions under the Warm Homes Plan are being translated into action on the ground, supporting vulnerable residents, improving housing quality and creating skilled local jobs. These are exactly the kind of partnerships we need to tackle fuel poverty and make a real difference to households who need support the most.”

The visit also showcased the local impact of AgilityEco’s Local Energy Advice Partnership (LEAP) service, which provides free energy-saving, debt, and income-maximisation advice to eligible residents in Aylesbury and surrounding areas.

Sharon Johnson, Managing Director at AgilityEco, said: “We were delighted to welcome Laura to our Aylesbury office and to showcase the expertise and commitment of our team. Tackling fuel poverty requires coordinated action that combines government policy with local partnerships and delivery organisations like AgilityEco who understand the needs of households.

We look forward to working with Laura as our constituency MP in ensuring the Warm Homes Plan is a success.”

The visit comes amid growing national debate about rising energy bills and the role of energy efficiency measures in reducing household bills and improving energy efficiency for communities across the UK.

For more information about AgilityEco’s work, visit: AgilityEco: Energy Efficiency Specialists | Delivering Home Upgrades Across Britain