Over 80% of households are now on standard energy tariffs, with prices dictated by the energy price cap. After a 10% rise on 1st October, the cap is predicted to rise substantially again this winter and then stay around that level in January, when the next quarterly change takes place. With competition slowly returning, and fixes and other energy deals available to those willing to switch, it’s possible to forestall upcoming increases by shopping around now for the best deals, so don’t miss out!
Our energy specialists, Emily, Sarah and Hayley, can offer help and advice on switching and a whole range of other issues including benefits advice, fuel vouchers, debt advice, home improvement grants and energy efficient behaviours. If you live in Uttlesford and have a young family, they may even be able to visit you at home!
Share the Warmth 2024
More than 4,000 people in Uttlesford are living in fuel poverty and there has been a rapid rise in the number of people coming to us for help and advice relating to utility bills over the last few years. With recent changes to eligibility for Winter Fuel Payment and rise in the Energy Price Cap, we are concerned that even more people will struggle to heat their homes this winter, so we have re-launched our Crowdfunder Campaign,”Share the Warmth Fund for 2024″.
Money donated to this fund will be ring-fenced and used to provide emergency support for local people who cannot afford to top up their meters, pay their utility bills or fill their oil tank, so they aren’t forced to make the impossible choice between heating and eating. Our previous campaign raised over £5,200 and supported 109 people over 10 months. With an even more challenging situation this year we would love to smash our previous total! So please give what you can – every little helps, as they say! https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/uttlesford-citizens-advice-bureau-1078222
Uttlesford Citizens Advice
Barnards Yard, Saffron Walden, CB11 4EB
01799 618858