Want to save £140 on your electricity bill?
Simon Kirby, the MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, is encouraging residents in his constituency to call a free helpline to find out what help is available with their energy costs.
Home Heat Helpline (0800 336699 / 03333003366) was launched ten years ago and is a free, impartial and confidential service offering support to anyone concerned about paying their energy bills and staying warm during winter.
The help available includes grants for insulation, new boilers, discount schemes and rebate schemes; including the Warm Home Discount which provides eligible households with £140 off their electricity bill.
Mr Kirby, said: “I would urge anyone in Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven who is concerned about staying warm in the run-up to winter to call the Home Heat Helpline on 0800 336699 and seek advice. I would also ask people to look out for neighbours, friends or relatives who may be in difficulty and make sure that they are aware of the Home Heat Helpline and consider calling on their behalf.”
New figures show that over 450,000 people have used the services in the last decade to help them manage their energy bills and energy efficiency.
Lawrence Slade from Home Heat Helpline, added: “Winter can be an incredibly tough time for people financially, around the UK, and we are here to help. There are many out there that could benefit from our support that we haven’t yet spoken to. Even if you are not eligible yourself, you may know someone else who is. Our Home Heat Helpline number – 0800 336699 – is a direct and easy way for you, your neighbours, friends or family, to get the assistance needed to keep warm.”
Here are also some other simple steps people can take in reducing their energy:
♦ switch off the heating when you are out
♦ turn appliances like TVs and phone chargers off at the wall rather than leaving them on standby when they’re not being used
♦ replace normal light bulbs with energy-efficient ones which use up to 80% less energy
♦ move furniture away from radiators and heaters to allow heat to circulate around the room
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Telephone Home Heat Helpline: 0800 336699 (0333 3003366 from a mobile)
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