Meet Patrick , Oli and Jade
Top tips to save money and energy this winter :
Don ’ t let rising energy bills leave you cold this winter .
Rising energy bills can be a worry – especially during the colder , darker months of winter when we ’ re cranking up the heating and keeping the lights on longer . But did you know we have a dedicated team who are supporting residents to save money on their bills ?
They can help you save up to £ 130 a year by :
¢ ¢ Finding you the best energy deals ¢ ¢ Helping you to apply for grants and discounts ¢ ¢ Showing you how to save energy with simple changes in the home ¢ ¢ Helping you to access free LED light bulbs , radiator reflectors and water saving devices .
Meet Patrick , Oli and Jade
– they can arrange a free energy advice visit in your own home .
The team has helped lots of residents to date :
Mr Johnson had heard switching energy providers regularly was a good way to save money , but he didn ’ t know which one to choose . Our energy advisers paid him a visit to show him how he could use a price comparison website to find the best deal . He saved £ 155 a year .
Top tips to save money and energy this winter :
1 . It may be getting chilly but try not to crank the heating up too high . Did you know that turning your thermostat down by just 1 ° C can save you up to £ 60 per year ? And if you ’ re still chilly , it ’ s a perfect opportunity to break out that Christmas jumper !
2 . Make sure there ’ s no furniture in front of your radiators to ensure your rooms warm up quicker .
3 . If you ’ ve lights on your Christmas tree , make sure they ’ re turned off when they ’ re not needed . The average household is thought to leave their tree lights on for up to ten hours a day , which really hikes up the bill .
Elderly couple Mr and Mrs Hunt couldn ’ t reach their gas or electricity meter without using a step ladder . Our energy advisers liaised with their provider who moved the meters to a more suitable location .
Mrs Williams was struggling to keep on top of her water bills . Our advisers found she was on benefits and would be eligible for a cheaper tariff . They saved her £ 456 per year .
For more information
Visit www . optivo . org . uk / energy-advice or call 0800 121 6060
If you live in London , West Sussex or the Midlands ask for Oli Bell or Patrick Kajura .
If you live in Kent or East Sussex , ask for Jade O ’ Leary .
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