If you are struggling to cope with rising energy bills, help and support is available in Big Energy Week
In Big Energy Week charities, consumer groups, energy companies, switching sites and the Government are
working together to give practical advice to people across the country to help them spend less on heating
and powering their home.
Find out more about Big Energy Week – and what’s happening in your area at bigenergyweek.org.uk
Ways you could save money on your fuel bills:
Contact your supplier to check you are you are on the best tariff and payment method for you.
Monthly direct debit is on average £120 cheaper per year than paying by cash or cheque.
Visit an accredited switching website like us at www.unravelit.com to see if you could get your
energy cheaper elsewhere. You may be able to save up to £200 off your annual bill by shopping
around for a different supplier, particularly if you have never changed energy firm.
Insulate the walls and the loft of your home and you could save on average around £120 per year.
All suppliers are giving away free or discounted insulation - ask if you’re eligible so you don’t
miss out.
Check you are not missing out on any benefits or tax credits that could up your income; your local
Citizens Advice Bureaux can help you with this.
Using less energy could save you money, just by doing simple things like switching off lights and
switching off appliances as the wall. Turning your thermostat down 1°C alone could cut your heating
bill by £60 on average.
If you are unable to pay your bills you should contact your energy supplier immediately as they have
to help you manage your bills in a way that you can afford.
If you use heating oil or liquid petroleum gas to heat your home, you could save money by:
Buying in bulk with your neighbours; check if there is an oil club you can join or start one up.
Shop around and compare prices from different oil suppliers.
Insulate your home – you may also be eligible for free or cheap insulation from your energy company.
