Help with your energy bills
The Government's 'Help for Households' website has information about the latest schemes and support available to help with your energy bills.
Help for Households - help with your energy bills
Home appliance energy use
Some electrical household appliances use a lot of electricity while others don’t. The Centre for Sustainable Energy has published a guide showing the energy consumption rates for everyday household appliances.
Smart meters
Smart energy meters can also help manage your energy use. If you don’t have one already, contact your energy supplier to arrange an installation.
Help to insulate your home
As part of the Government’s Great British Insulation Scheme, households in lower Council Tax bands with less energy efficient homes may be entitled to upgrades such as roof, loft or cavity wall insulation which could cut their annual energy bill.
To be eligible, you must live in a property in Council Tax bands A to D with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D or below.
Find out more about the Government’s Great British Insulation Scheme.
British Gas Energy Trust
British Gas Energy Trust may be able to provide a grant to those experiencing financial difficulties. It is an independent charitable body set up to support those who are struggling to pay their bills, regardless of energy provider.
Find out more about the British Gas Energy Trust.
Citizens Advice in North and West Kent
Citizens Advice in North and West Kent is the local Citizens Advice in Sevenoaks and Swanley. Their specialist Energy Advice team provide free, confidential, independent, and impartial energy advice and support. They can help you with a range of energy matters including:
- Advice on how to reduce your energy costs and save money through energy efficiency,
- Help you to understand your energy statements and to challenge any mistakes.
- Check for any financial support that you might be eligible for, example many households may be eligible for a voucher worth up to £49 if you use a prepayment meter.
- Identify and explain various energy grants and support schemes that you might be eligible for.
- Help with dealing with any energy debts.
Call their freephone advice line on 0808 278 7810 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) or email energy@nwkent.cab.org.uk.