ENERGY ADVICE
We have 6 members of the group who are trained to deliver impartial energy advice in the community, having obtained the NEA Level 3 Energy Awareness qualification.
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We have successfully held our first couple of sessions, upcoming events will be listed here. If you want to be involved with delivering the advice or organising the sessions, please get in touch.
If you or someone you know is worried about energy costs and staying warm this winter, some of the below resources may be able to help:
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Check if you're eligible for the Warm Homes Discount (£150 off your energy bill).
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Check if you need to make a claim for a Winter Fuel Payment (if not received automatically).
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Find out more about the WaterSure and WaterHelp schemes run by Thames Water to see if you can get money off your water bills.
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Talk to Debt Free London if you're struggling with bill payments.
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Apply to Croydon Healthy Homes for advice from Croydon Council.
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The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is a UK Government initiative to encourage more people to install heat pumps and biomass boilers. You can get up to £7500 towards the cost and installation of low carbon heating systems.
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The Great British Insulation Scheme aims to help 300,000 homes across England, Scotland and Wales become more energy efficient and heat your home for less.
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Apply for support from Seasonal Health Intervention Network (SHINE) London.
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Find out if smart meters could help you to manage your energy costs.
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Find out how much it costs to run common household appliances and compare them against each other.
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Check out the Mayor of London's Cost of Living hub for advice.