Energy bills and energy efficiency are vital living standards issues. At CAEE we offer advice in person and online about managing bills and call on policymakers to ensure proper support for the vulnerable and people who struggle to stay warm and keep the lights on.
Now at last we know. For months we have been wondering what would or wouldn’t find its way into the chancellor’s Autumn Budget. Lisa Davis shares first thoughts on implications of the government’s latest finance statement for local CAEE clients.
Lisa is Chief Executive at Citizens Advice Epsom and Ewell (3 minutes)
How better social tariffs across essential services could significantly reduce poverty.
Navigating the energy landscape can be challenging.. The Priority Services Register is a vital support tool..
CAEE is reaching out to the community to help residents manage energy efficiently in the home.
An unexpectedly high bill can be a big energy shock. But what if it’s months or years out of date and might even be someone else’s responsibility?
More households struggle with higher winter-to-spring energy bills.
Post #2 in our Navigating Energy Challenges series
Carbon monoxide, is a cause of growing concern among fire safety experts.
Navigating Energy Challenges, launched today, will address the topics that press most heavily on clients. To improve understanding of a core living standards issue our new public information series aims to inform both clients and decision-makers.
By Victoria Wan, Research & Campaigns volunteer at Citizens Advice Epsom & Ewell. (3 minutes)
The Budget. Two cheers for people under pressure: household support, more help with debt repayment.
Changes to Winter Fuel Payments mean many people are worrying about heating their homes.
Like good King Wenceslas will you help fuel-poor families this winter?
Autumn: fruitfulness for policy research. Not so mellow for clients. A campaigns update.
This winter Citizens Advice Epsom and Ewell is offering Energy Support Appointments to those in need. At CAEE we see only too well the challenges many people face with winter energy bills.
Yandi is Outreach Generalist Adviser Citizens Advice Epsom & Ewell (2-minute read)
The Elf on the shelf has reminders about how to save energy and money all round the house.
Two of our three asks got positive answers in the Autumn Statement. Good, but there's more to do.
Do you need advice on how to cut your bill? or get the right grants and benefits?
With energy costs still rising for many here's a way to help those in need.
It’s already clear some households will struggle with energy bills this winter.
Why government must commit to improving the energy efficiency of the nation's homes. Research & Campaigns Team (3 minutes)
Energy scams have risen for obvious reasons (clue: £££). Criminals have different ways of getting hold of personal information or bank details.
Press Release 24 January 2023
How to save money on energy and make sure you’re getting the support you’re entitled to.
Today the government’s energy-saving campaign goes on TV for the first time. A 30 second ad shows how thinking energy for just 30 seconds could save hundreds of pounds.
Echoing Tesco's long-running strapline, the campaign adds official oomph to straightforward ideas.
Out today:: some excellent advice from the BBC on saving money by saving energy.
Really helpful from Epsom & Ewell Borough Council. New webpage for anyone struggling with the cost of living.
King Kindness and winter fuel payments
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