The Fuel Poverty Predictor

Mapping the intersection of poor energy efficiency (EPC E, F, G) and economic deprivation (IMD) to identify households at highest risk of fuel poverty across the UK.

Why this matters: Fuel poverty is not just about low income; it's the dangerous combination of low income and high energy costs driven by poorly insulated homes. This interactive choropleth map helps local authorities visualise this overlap. By identifying the "red zones" where high deprivation meets a high concentration of E, F, and G rated properties, councils can proactively target their support schemes, prioritise properties for the Home Upgrade Grant (HUG), and focus their Private Rented Sector (PRS) enforcement on landlords failing to meet Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES).