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Energy saving tips to save money 

Our Money Matters team has created a list of online resources to help you in managing the current high cost of living and rising energy prices. These resources provide advice on ways to keep costs as low, find support, and check your rights.

Money Helper – How to reduce your energy bills  

Money Helper have guides helping you to find out what help's available to you if you’re concerned about paying bills or missing a payment.  

They include advice on: 

  • the best time to switch to a fixed deal 
  • how to use less energy 
  • making your home energy efficient and eco-friendly  
  • details on the Energy Bills Support Scheme.
Find out more 

Energy Saving Trust – Quick tips to save energy  

Energy Saving Trust have a great range of tips and advice for quick and easy ways to save energy, lower your bills and reduce your carbon footprint.  

They also show potential savings for each action and a guide on how to understand your energy bill to help you get to grips with the energy in your home.  

Find out more

GOV.UK - Energy saving tips to save money 

GOV.UK has a range of quick and easy no cost actions that can help to immediately reduce the amount of energy you use.  

They include: 

  • turning your combi boiler flow temperature down 
  • turning down the radiators in rooms you aren’t using 
  • washing your clothes on a lower temperature.
Find out more

Ofgem – Energy advice for households 

Ofgem, the energy regulator for Britain, are currently running a #EnergyAware campaign to show how you can get the help you need with energy bills. 

You can: 

  • check your energy rights 
  • find advice if you need some extra help with your energy supply 
  • get help if you can’t afford your energy bills  
  • find ways to save money 
  • learn how to get greener with your energy use.
Find out more

How we can help  

If you need support, our Money Matters Team can help you. They’re experienced in listening, not judging, and giving sensible money advice to our customers.   

You can contact them by calling 0808 164 0111 or via email 

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