Brighton and Hove residents urged to take action to keep warm and spend less this Energy Savers Week
With energy prices on the rise, Citizens Advice Brighton & Hove and BHESCo are urging residents to take action this Energy Savers Week, which runs from 20 – 26 January 2025, by using a simple winter heating checklist to help keep themselves warm and spend less. Residents can also contact the Energyworks team for free advice and support.
The top ten things people can do to save money are –
- Checking you are on your provider’s cheapest tariff and consider switching providers if not – can potentially save hundreds of pounds.
- Turning down the thermostat by 1 degree Celsius – can save around £145 a year
- Turning appliances off rather than leaving them on standby – £65 saved
- Ensuring lights are switched off when leaving the room – £25 saved
- Not overfilling the kettle when boiling water – £13 saved
- Use your washing machine on a 30C max temperature cycle – £30 saved
- Only run your dishwasher when it is full – £30 saved
- Close curtains at the end of the day to stop heat escaping through the windows
- Make sure leaking taps are fully turned off
- Set thermostats on hot water tanks to 60C – this is likely inside a cupboard
Jo Muntus, Project Manager at Energyworks based at Citizens Advice Brighton & Hove says:
“Whether people are struggling to pay energy bills, unable to top up their prepayment meter or not sure what energy support is available, there is advice that can help online, through our Energworks helpline or in person at one of our drop-ins.
“We can help with understanding energy bills, making sure you’re not paying more than you should and negotiating with your supplier. We can advise on how to reduce energy use and costs and with making your home warmer and more energy-efficient. We can also make sure you’re receiving all the financial support you are eligible for and provide advice on other energy-related issues.”
Older people who are struggling with bills can additionally get direct help from Brighton & Hove City Council. All details can be found here.
