Make an ENERGY ADVICE APPOINTMENT with us. We can help! Call 01509 649605
At Energy Advice Programme (EAP) appointments we can help you:
- Deal with energy issues
- Get information about smart meters and getting digital with your energy
- Find out about help from suppliers and the government for people struggling to pay their energy bills
- Make sure you get the right benefits and energy grants
- Understand your home's energy efficiency
- Sign up to schemes like the Priority Services Register referrals.
- Deal with other barriers to living in a safe and warm home
FUELBANK VOUCHERS
We can issue fuel bank vouchers from the Fuel Bank Foundation to people who are struggling to top up their prepayment (PAYG) gas and/or electricity meters.
ENERGY SAVING TIPS
Set heating and hot water to run only when it's needed – for example, from 30 mins before getting up in the morning to 30 mins before leaving the house.
Set thermostats on hot water tanks to 60c or 140f – the thermostat is about a quarter to a third of the way up a hot water cylinder.
Close curtains – do this at dusk to stop heat escaping through the windows.
Block draughts using simple DIY materials – check for draughts around windows and doors that let cold air in and warm air out.
Turn lights off when leaving a room and don't leave appliances on standby – also remember not to leave laptops and mobiles to charge unnecessarily.
Fill up the washing machine, dishwasher or tumble dryer – one full load uses less energy than two half loads.
Don't fill up the kettle – only boil as much water as you need.
Fix leaking taps and make sure they are fully turned off – a dripping hot water tap can waste enough energy in a single week to half fill a bath with hot water.
Consider getting a smart meter and in-home display – when offered by the energy supplier to see how much energy is being used and to find ways to save money by using less energy.
If you own your home do a home energy check to find energy savings of up to £250 a year – find out more on gov.uk - household energy
For more info & energy saving tips go to the Energy Saving Trust website or gov.uk - help for households