{"id":19983,"date":"2022-12-09t11:08:52","date_gmt":"2022-12-09t11:08:52","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.aselpijama.com\/?page_id=19983"},"modified":"2023-10-16t10:27:50","modified_gmt":"2023-10-16t09:27:50","slug":"managing-energy-bills","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"\/\/www.aselpijama.com\/help-to-navigate-the-cost-of-living-crisis\/managing-energy-bills\/","title":{"rendered":"managing energy bills"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"\/\/www.aselpijama.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/cost-of-living-hub_column_new_1-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"380\" src=\"\/\/www.aselpijama.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/cost-of-living-hub_column_new_1-1024x380.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27531\" srcset=\"\/\/www.aselpijama.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/cost-of-living-hub_column_new_1-1024x380.jpg 1024w, \/\/www.aselpijama.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/cost-of-living-hub_column_new_1-300x111.jpg 300w, \/\/www.aselpijama.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/cost-of-living-hub_column_new_1-768x285.jpg 768w, \/\/www.aselpijama.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/cost-of-living-hub_column_new_1-1536x569.jpg 1536w, \/\/www.aselpijama.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/cost-of-living-hub_column_new_1-2048x759.jpg 2048w, \/\/www.aselpijama.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/cost-of-living-hub_column_new_1-600x222.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p><strong><em>it is important to let your energy provider know that you or someone you live with has pulmonary hypertension. suppliers should provide extra support to those classed as vulnerable, and making sure you are on the <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ofgem.gov.uk\/get-help-your-supplier-priority-services-register#:~:text=apply%20by%20contacting%20your%20energy,you%20to%20their%20register%20too.\"><strong><em>priority services register<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> is the first step.<\/em><\/strong><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3><p><\/p><p>a drop in the price cap means that from july,<strong> <\/strong>households will see a significant fall in their energy bills. the price cap limits how much suppliers can charge households for each unit of energy they use.<\/p><p>from 1st october 2023 the energy price cap is set at \u00a31,923 a year for a typical household who use gas and electricity and pay by direct debit.&nbsp;<\/p><p><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>how to save money on your gas and electricity<\/strong><\/h3><p>citizens advice have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensadvice.org.uk\/consumer\/energy\/energy-supply\/get-a-better-energy-deal\/save-money-on-your-gas-and-electricity\/\">this list<\/a> of simple ways to spend less on energy bills \u2013 which doesn\u2019t include turning your heating off!<\/p><p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/business-62738249\" target=\"_blank\">these helpful energy-saving tips<\/a> from the bbc are designed to keep your bills lower. <\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>how to get help if you can\u2019t afford your energy bills<\/strong><\/h3><p>if you\u2019re struggling pay, or think you may struggle soon, please speak to your energy supplier as soon as possible. ofgem has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ofgem.gov.uk\/getting-help-if-you-cant-afford-your-energy-bills\">this information<\/a> on getting help. &nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>energy suppliers who offer grants to their customers<\/strong><\/h3><p><em>with thanks to the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cysticfibrosis.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\">cf trus<\/a>t for the following information on this page<\/em><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>british gas energy support fund &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/britishgasenergytrust.org.uk\/grants-available\/\"><strong>apply for a grant on the british gas energy trust website<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li>scottish power hardship fund &#8211;&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottishpower.co.uk\/support-centre\/help-paying-your-bill\/hardship-fund\">apply for a grant on the scottish power hardship fund website<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n<li>e.on energy fund &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eonnextenergyfund.com\/?_gl=1*17n0de*_ga*nzqwmdg5odkwlje2otyzmzkyotg.*_ga_vwec5508pt*mty5njmzoti5ny4xljaumty5njmzoti5ny42mc4wlja\"><strong>apply for a grant on the e.on energy fund website<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li>edf energy customer support fund &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.edfenergy.com\/psr\"><strong>sign up to the priority services register to apply for a grant on the edf&nbsp;energy website<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li>octopus \u2018octo assist fund\u2019 &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/octopus.energy\/blog\/struggling-to-pay\/\"><strong>apply for a grant on the octopus website<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li>shell energy support fund &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/help.shellenergy.co.uk\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360001044218-i-m-struggling-to-pay-my-bill-what-should-i-do-\"><strong>apply for help on the shell energy website<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><p>if your supplier isn\u2019t listed, it\u2019s a good idea to contact them directly to see what extra support they can give you.<\/p><h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>british gas energy trust (bget)<\/strong><\/h5><p>the bget fund for individuals and families, open to non british gas customers, is now only available for those on prepayment meters. they priotise people who cannot get a grant from their energy provider.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/citizensadvice.us9.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=f2e5709e33ab37630d8a8d4be&amp;id=f53cdf93d7&amp;e=fbbd22de77\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>read about the bget online application form on the british gas energy trust website<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p><p><\/p><p><strong>other support available<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>disability charity&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.scope.org.uk\/disability-energy-support\/\"><strong>scope&nbsp;offer free energy and water advice to disabled people<\/strong><\/a>, helping them to manage their energy and water needs.<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensadvice.org.uk\/consumer\/energy\/energy-supply\/\"><strong>citizens advice<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;provide information regarding energy costs and support available.<\/li>\n\n<li>the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensadvice.org.uk\/consumer\/water\/water-supply\/problems-with-paying-your-water-bill\/watersure-scheme-help-with-paying-water-bills\/\"><strong>watersure scheme<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;allows certain water users to have their bills capped, if on a water meter and someone in the home has a medical condition which requires a significant use of water.<\/li>\n\n<li>if you can\u2019t afford to top up your prepayment meter, you can ask&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/find-local-council\"><strong>your local council<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.trusselltrust.org\/get-help\/find-a-foodbank\/\"><strong>food bank<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;for a&nbsp;<strong>fuel voucher&nbsp;<\/strong>and they may be able to provide one. this is a code given to you in a letter or in a text message or email, which you can use at a paypoint shop, payzone shop or post office to add credit to your gas card or electricity key.<\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<strong>support for energy bills in scotland, wales and northern ireland<\/strong><\/h3><p><strong><em>wales<\/em><\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nest.gov.wales\/\"><strong>nest<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;offers a range of free, impartial advice and, if you are eligible, a package of free home energy efficiency improvements such as a new boiler, central heating, insulation.<\/li>\n\n<li>in&nbsp;<strong>wales<\/strong>, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gov.wales\/discretionary-assistance-fund-daf\"><strong>discretionary assistance fund (daf)<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;provides grants to help with essential costs after an emergency or help you or someone you care for live independently.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><em>scotland<\/em><\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>the scottish government has launched the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/costofliving.campaign.gov.scot\/\"><strong>cost of living support scotland<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;hub for advice and support.<\/li>\n\n<li>the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mygov.scot\/scottish-welfare-fund\/\"><strong>scottish welfare fund<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;supports individuals and families in scotland on low incomes through&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mygov.scot\/scottish-welfare-fund\/crisis-grants\/\"><strong>crisis grants<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mygov.scot\/scottish-welfare-fund\/community-care-grants\/\"><strong>community care grants<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/homeheatingadvice.scot\/\"><strong>t<\/strong><strong>he home heating support fund<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>is available in scotland to support you if you are struggling with your energy costs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cas.org.uk\/system\/files\/no_money_-_social_work_payments.pdf\"><strong>section 12 payments<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;can be paid to a vulnerable person aged 18 or over, and can cover emergencies, debts as well as preventative help to avoid a person\u2019s needs becoming greater.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><em>northern ireland<\/em><\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>in&nbsp;<strong>northern ireland<\/strong>, the finance support service supports people in need of short-term financial assistance through the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidirect.gov.uk\/articles\/extra-financial-support\"><strong>discretionary support 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