Help is at hand for energy bills

No one has been immune to the unwelcome increases in the cost of energy over the past year – with gas price increases of 129.4% and electricity going up by 66.7%, according to the Office of National Statistics¹.

However, there may be some light on the horizon, with forecasts that energy bills are expected to fall by nearly £450 from July as the Government’s Energy Price Guarantee takes effect².

Despite this, the high energy prices can cause significant challenges for the average household, so we have gathered together some advice and guidance which may provide further assistance to help save money on energy bill:

Check if you are eligible for any government grants or schemes to help you pay for your energy bills

https://www.smartenergygb.org/about-smart-meters/advice-for-those-worried-about-energy-bills/grants-and-schemes#grantsNschemes

Take regular meter readings, or get a smart meter

https://www.smartenergygb.org/about-smart-meters/advice-for-those-worried-about-energy-bills#regularmeterreadings

Contact your energy supplier to see how they can help

https://www.smartenergygb.org/about-smart-meters/advice-for-those-worried-about-energy-bills#contactenergysupplier

Make your home more energy efficient

https://www.smartenergygb.org/about-smart-meters/advice-for-those-worried-about-energy-bills#homemoreefficient

Talk to someone for advice

https://www.smartenergygb.org/about-smart-meters/advice-for-those-worried-about-energy-bills#talktosomeone

As ever, facing the issue as soon as possible rather than ignoring the problem has to be the best course of action. As demonstrated, there are resources available to everyone but there is no substitute for immediate action.

* Source: Office for National Statistics

Sources

• Office of National Statistics (2023) Cost of living insights: Energy. Available at: https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/inflationandpriceindices/articles/costoflivinginsights/energy (Accessed 22nd May 2023)
• BBC News (2023) Energy bills predicted to fall from July by nearly £450. Available at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65655866 (Accessed 22nd May 2023)

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