Helping the North East understand energy, save money and build warmer homes.
Energy awareness, energy efficiency, renewables and practical support for communities, residents and housing across the North East.
Why this matters
Clear information helps people take action with confidence.
Many households across the North East don't have enough clear information about energy efficiency, renewable energy, available support or the benefits of home energy improvements.
People often delay taking action — not because they don't want a warmer, cheaper home, but because the process feels unclear, the market feels hard to trust, or they simply don't know what support may be available to them.
We're here to change that, one community at a time.
The benefits
Warmer homes. Lower bills. Stronger communities.
Lower energy bills
Understand the changes that can reduce what households spend each year.
Warmer homes
Insulation and better heating mean homes that stay comfortable for longer.
Healthier living
Warm, dry, well-ventilated homes support better day-to-day health.
Funded support where eligible
Free or funded support may be available depending on eligibility and scheme rules.
Better property standards
Improved EPCs and longer-term value for homeowners and landlords.
Reduced carbon
Smaller footprint, cleaner energy, a better future for the region.
Local jobs and skills
Awareness of green skills, training routes and local opportunity.
More trusted delivery
Clearer public information builds confidence in good quality work.
Who we support
Built for everyone who lives, rents, owns or works with homes in the North East.
What we help with
Straightforward awareness on the things that matter most.
We help people understand their options and connect with suitable support routes where appropriate.
Energy awareness
Clear, friendly information about how energy works in the home.
Energy efficiency advice
Practical steps that make a real difference.
Understanding EPCs
What an Energy Performance Certificate actually means for you.
Insulation awareness
Loft, cavity, solid wall and floor — what may suit your home.
Heating controls
Get more from your existing system with the right controls.
Solar PV awareness
How solar panels work and what to consider before installing.
Battery storage awareness
Storing the energy you generate for when you need it.
Heat pump awareness
How modern low-carbon heating works in real homes.
Support route guidance
Help understanding which schemes or routes may apply to you.
Resident engagement
Friendly community sessions that build trust and understanding.
Community education
Talks, drop-ins and simple guides — at the pace people need.
Schools & green skills
Inspiring the next generation of energy-aware citizens.
Plus referral to suitable approved providers where appropriate. Free or funded support may be available depending on eligibility, property type, scheme rules and installer availability.
For communities & social housing
People need clear, repeated and trusted information before they feel confident taking action.
North East Energy Futures CIC exists to help make energy efficiency, renewables and home improvement benefits easier to understand — for council estates, housing association residents, social housing tenants and the wider community.
For installers & delivery partners
Helping good work be better understood.
The CIC can support awareness and engagement around energy improvement works — helping communities understand the benefits, and helping delivery partners evidence social value.
For training & education partners
Building the workforce behind warmer homes.
We want to work with training providers, colleges, education companies and apprenticeship schemes to help grow the green workforce the North East needs.
From apprentices and school leavers to adults retraining for a new career — men, women, anyone — there are real opportunities in retrofit, renewables, energy efficiency, warm homes and the wider net zero and decarbonisation sector. We help raise awareness of those routes and connect people with the providers who train them.
We are not a training provider ourselves. We raise awareness and help connect people, communities and partners with suitable training routes across the region.