Tips To Save On Energy Bills From Citizens Advice Guildford

Published on: 1 Nov, 2016
Updated on: 1 Nov, 2016

This week is Big Energy Saving Week (until November 5) and Citizens Advice Guildford has tips on how you can save on your energy bills.

It asks: are you worried by how much money you spend on gas? Is your home is draughty and do you turn the heating on even in summer?

The good news is that there are a few different ways you can use less energy, and also pay less for what you use.

Start by finding out if you can get a lower price for your gas. Find a copy of your latest bill so you can see how much you’re paying per unit.

Then use Citizens Advice’s online energy price comparison tool at https://energycompare.citizensadvice.org.uk/ to check if a different supplier is offering a cheaper deal.

If you do find a better offer, call or email the new supplier and ask to move to the tariff you’ve identified. They’ll inform your old supplier and switch you over to their supply. This normally takes 17 days.

You should also look into improving your insulation, such as getting draught excluders or cavity wall insulation. Energy Champions at Citizens Advice can help explain what could work best for your home and the potential costs involved.

Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for financial assistance to help you meet the cost of your bills, as well as any improvement works to your home.

For further information and help visit Citizens Advice Guildford, 15-21 Haydon Place, GU1 4LL

Tel: 01483 576699. You can also call 0300 123 1234.

Click here for Citizens Advice Guildford’s website.