Energy bills
The cost of utility bills, especially gas and electric, is on the rise. Below is advice on finding savings, including how to cut down on your energy usage.
If you need urgent help with paying your energy bills, visit “I need support now”.
Advice on saving energy and reducing costs
- Free and impartial energy advice from Act On Energy
- Quick tips to save money on utility bills
- Advice on how to save energy from Energy Saving Trust
- Heat the human, not the home from Money Saving Expert
Support schemes
You may be eligible for government support with your energy bills via one of the below schemes:
- Help with your energy bills – If you are on benefits or have a low income
- Cold Weather Payment - a payment for those on certain benefits during low temperatures
- Winter Fuel Payment - a payment for those born on or before 27 June 1960
- Warm Home Discount Scheme - a discount on your energy bills for those on certain benefits
There are other support schemes also available:
- Energy Efficiency Grants – funding to make energy improvements for your home
- Priority Services Register – get free support from energy suppliers and network operators
Energy advice from the Northern Warwickshire Financial Inclusion Partnership:
Other utilities including water, broadband and mobile
- Changing to a water meter from Citizens Advice
- Help with paying your water bill from Severn Trent Water - including the Big Difference Scheme and other customer support
- Cheaper broadband and phone packages from Ofcom
If struggling to pay your bills is affecting your mental health, then visit Wellbeing For Warwickshire for advice and support.