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Are you looking for low-cost ways to make your home warmer this winter? This week is Big Energy Saving week and the Energy Saving Trust has many tips. Between 1 January and 31 March 2024, annual energy bills for a typical dual-fuel direct debit household in Great Britain will be around £1,928. That’s a around £94 a year more compared to the previous three-month price cap. Whether you’re a homeowner, a private or social renter, a student, or you live with your parents, there are many things you can do to save energy, lower your bills and reduce your carbon footprint. https://hubs.ly/Q02gzqmN0 #bigenergysavingweek #energysavingtips

With the high cost of heating right now, nearly 24% of households in the NY/NJ area are struggling to pay their energy bills. By following some simple rules—like closing doors to unused rooms, sealing air leaks, and making the most of your fireplace—you can help improve efficiency, thus relieving some of your energy bill anxiety. Read more about the rise in energy bills and how residents are working to combat them this winter on the Warwick Advertiser: https://lnkd.in/ezv8RY_q

Comcom's announcement two weeks ago that it has approved a line fee increase for the average household of $15/month starting July 2025.  They also approved another $5 per year for the next 4 years. The average power bill will increase by $35/month by 2028 just for the right to a connection. This was substantially less than Transpower and some EDBs asked for. These increases will fund replacement and upgrades that are needed for growth in demand through population growth and electrification. No additional allowance has been made to encourage smarter use of our existing assets. It just funds the replacement and upgrades. Electricity Lines and Transmission Charges Back to hot water: New Zealand has controlled residential hot water through the Ripple Control for over 60 years. However, over the last 30 years, partly because of the lack of direction from regulators and the deregulation of the electricity market in the early 90s, Fewer than 60% of households have functioning ripple control.  Instant gas hot water has become very popular, and electricity retailers have promoted flat-rate contracts and disabled the ripple relays. The industry understands the capability of hot water control. Yet, even today, the industry has no plans or efforts to utilise hot water capability except for the grid operator's benefit in emergencies. EECA-Research-papers-NZ-Ripple-Control-of-Hot-Water.pdf

💡 Need Help with Your Energy Bills? 💡 Support for low-income households to pay energy bills has been limited over the past year. We’re here to help you navigate available resources and find the assistance you need. If you’re struggling with rising costs, reach out to us for support. Explore your options: https://lnkd.in/eKnAbTyU #EnergyHelp #FinancialSupport #CitizensAdvice #EnergyBills

Here's a quick fact for everyone! 💡 Did you know that if you spend two minutes less in the shower will save you, on average, 30 litres a day! It can be a great help as well with saving money off your energy bill. The less hot water used, the less money spent on energy. 💧 Check back on us again on our next post as we share more saving tips and follow us on our socials and website. ⬇ https://lnkd.in/ediaTrPU 🌍 #TGG #TGGUtilities #Connections #Water #WaterTips #FunFacts

More than 2 million prepayment meter users to be cut off from gas or electric this winter Our new analysis has found that more than 2 million people across Great Britain will disconnect from their gas and electricity this winter because they can’t afford to top up their prepayment meter. Last year, 1.7 million people were disconnected at least once a month. About 800,000 people went more than 24 hours without gas and electricity, unable to make a hot meal or take a warm shower, because they couldn’t afford to top up. Find out more in The Guardian. https://lnkd.in/ezZKddvi

⚡ Get the UK's cheapest energy when you bundle with UW. With prices consistently lower than the Price Cap, you can get more for your money with fantastic savings while keeping your home powered up. DM to find out more. http://wu.to/m3pVuK #MoneySaving #SimplifyYourLife

Summer is finally here and households can finally stop having their heating on. Energy bills should drop like a stone compared to Autumn/Winter. Not so, sadly, in the commercial sector particularly manufacturing. The main heavy energy usage processes don't stop with nice weather. Heating is often replaced by cooling so no energy saving there. This all means business energy bills remain high and higher than necessary if the company has been mis-sold an energy contract via a broker. A very high percentage of companies have no idea if they've been mis-sold, we're here to change this. For a free no-obligation chat about a potential claim or just a general chat about energy contract mis-selling, please contact us now on 01924 495555 or email us at: office@businessenergyscandal.co.uk. 📱Martyn Gould #submityourclaimin2024 #energyclaims #energymisselling #missoldcontracts #scandal #brokers #TIPs #compensation #refund #unscrupulousbrokers #unethicalbrokers #hiddencommissions #secretcommissions #doublecommissions #inappropriatecontractlengths #inappropriatetariffs #quickclaims #highclaimvalues #NoWinNoFee #BES

Consumer spending includes the energy expenditures.....more you pay for energy and less you have for goods and services...even if the the total consumer spending go up could go up for the wrong reason

🚨 Attention Scottish households using gas prepayment meters: Even if you’ve switched off your heating for the summer, it’s crucial to keep your meters topped up. Standing charges still apply, meaning debt can accumulate if you don’t add credit regularly. To avoid an unpleasant surprise when you switch your heating back on in autumn, we recommend topping up by around £2.50 each week. Remember, energy prices are still high, and further increases are predicted, so staying on top of your prepayment meter is more important than ever. Need help or advice? Contact energyadvice.scot at 0808 196 8660 or visit www.energyadvice.scot. #EnergyAdvice #CostOfLivingCrisis #Scotland #DebtPrevention #GasPrepayment #EnergyTips #EnergyManagement #ScottishHomes #EnergyCosts #HomeHeating #EnergySavings #UtilityBills #FinancialAdvice