Energy advice

Managing Energy Costs
With rising energy prices, many are seeing higher bills. If you’re struggling to pay, you may be eligible for various benefits, grants and support. Please see Grants and benefits to help with energy bills info

Support Available:

Warm Home discount scheme:
The Warm Home Discount offers a £150 rebate on electricity bills for eligible customers. Please check your eligibility here

Cold weather payment:
Eligible households on means-tested benefits receive a £25 payment per qualifying week from November 1 to March 31. If you’re eligible, you’ll get paid automatically.
Check if you can get a Cold Weather Payment on gov.uk  

Local welfare assistance:
Local councils offer support for residents in need. Visit your council website for more details Help with the cost of living crisis: 

• • Discretionary Housing payments,
  • discretionary council tax payments,
  • furniture/white goods,
  • Fuel grants,
  • Travel grants,
  • Cash grants,
  • free school meals

Energy supplier grants:
Energy suppliers may provide hardship payments if you struggle with prepayment meter top-ups or energy debts.

The British Gas Energy Trust offers grants to anyone, not just British Gas customers.

Priority services register:

• Sign up for additional support like large print bills or assistance during power cuts if you’re elderly, disabled, or need extra help.
• Government Support Fund. Please see info here

Energy saving tips: 
Break down your bills:
Citizens Advice service has a useful tool here to understand your energy usage better.

Review tariffs:
Check your energy supplier’s tariffs and find the best plan for you.

Switching suppliers:
Energy price caps are rising, but switching suppliers may not always be the best option. Check fees before making changes.

Smart meters:
Request a smart meter to track energy usage and help reduce consumption.

Take regular meter readings:
Provide accurate readings to avoid estimated bills.

Contact us
If you need any further help or advice, please get in touch. Send a WhatsApp message to 07500 065 270, email info@s4bmanchester.co.uk visit the S4B housing office, or give us a call on 0300 555 0128.