CITY MP Ben Bradshaw lent his weight to a series of energy advice sessions organised by Citizens Advice Exeter.
As part of their national Big Energy Saving Week, teams from the charity have been spreading the word about switching – helping some Exeter residents save more than £300 on their bills.
And more sessions will follow next week. The team of volunteers will be at Exeter Community Centre on November 15,16 and 17, between 10.30am-1.30pm and November 18 from 10.30am-12.30pm. Just take along a recent bill and they will help you see if you can save money by switching...
FREE, impartial advice sessions which could help Exeter residents save more than £300 on their energy bills, are taking place this week.
The events are being run by Citizens Advice Exeter as part of the charity’s national Big Energy Saving Week and they are being supported by Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw.
The sessions, which are free to attend, will take place on:
● November 1 at Exeter Library, 10am-2pm ● November 4 at Exeter Library, 10am-2pm
Steve Barriball, Chief Executive of Citizens Advice Exeter, said: ‘As part of Big Energy Saving Week we are taking our...
FREE, impartial advice sessions which could help Exeter residents save more than £300 on their energy bills, are due to take place next week.
The three events are being run by Citizens Advice Exeter as part of the charity’s national Big Energy Saving Week and they are being supported by Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw.
The sessions, which are free to attend, will take place:
● October 31 at St Sidwell’s Centre, 10am-1pm. ● November 1 at Exeter Library, 10am-2pm ● November 4 at Exeter Library, 10am-2pm
Steve Barriball, Chief Executive of Citizens Advice Exeter, said...
Households in Exeter estimate that they spend more than £850 per year on heating bills, yet nearly three quarters of adults still feel cold at home according to new research from Barratt Homes.
Spending patterns on heating vary significantly across the country, the Scots are the biggest spenders paying £171 more than those in the South West.
According to research, the biggest influence on heating bills is the age of the property.
Typical new-build homeowners save on average £600 per year when it comes to heating bills. And the gap between old and new is growing – a...
Over 300 households in Exeter switched energy suppliers as part of the recent Exeter Together initiative, making a collective saving of £35,325 across the city.
A total of 327 households took advantage of the scheme, making 621 switches (some taking advantage of better tariffs for both gas and electricity), with an average saving of £108.
The Exeter Together website and call centre registered 2,188 households considering the Exeter Together scheme. Not everyone, however, was able to make a big enough saving, with many 'smart savers' already enjoying good energy deals....
'Switch' the Exeter Together robot joined the team at Bedford Square on Saturday 16 March:
'Switch' has been sent to Earth to help energy users save on their gas and electricity bills, providing earthlings with some of the much-needed cash! He is 6 ft 3 in, weighs 90 kilos and wears space trainers. His internal processors and 1,000 TB hard drive will calculate the best possible 'switch' available for energy users across Exeter and the South West.
He is friendly and likes smiling faces, music and old batteries he can recycle, so bring some along. Switch will be at Bedford...
Following Energy Saving Week (22nd October- 28th October) the UK’s largest home improvement company, B&Q has rounded up their top tips for saving energy and money this winter. B&Q’s eco experts have highlighted the best products and day-to-day tips that will help shrink energy bills in any type of home. Just follow these simple suggestions to a more cost-efficient and comfortable home.
Heating
Check that the central heating is on when people are in the house as heating an empty house is a waste of energy and money. For example, set the heating to come on 20
