Tips on how to save energy
Many people are struggling to afford their energy bills, especially with higher fuel prices. We want all Enfield residents to stay safe and warm. Here are some ways to help lower your energy costs.
Get energy advice
The cost of living crisis is putting many families under pressure. Do not be left in the cold.
Home Energy Efficiency Training (HEET) is working with Citizens Advice Enfield and Enfield Voluntary Action to support residents through the winter months. HEET offers free home visits to provide energy saving advice, help with bills, switching suppliers and accessing discounts.
If you use a pre-payment meter, fuel vouchers are available from Citizens Advice Enfield, Enfield Council, and the North Enfield Food Bank to help you get through the winter.
To book a free HEET Home Energy Efficiency Assessment:
- Call 020 8520 1900
- Refer yourself online
HEET can also refer you to the Warm Homes Local Grant Scheme for larger energy efficiency improvements, subject to eligibility.
Shine is an energy advice service that offers support over the phone and can arrange in-person visits to help you reduce your energy use.
For quick tips on saving energy at home, visit the Energy Saving Trust.
Get help to upgrade your home
If you own your home, you can get recommendations for improvements that could make your property cheaper to heat and keep warm. Visit GOV.UK - Find ways to save energy in your home.
The Mayor of London’s Warmer Homes programme offers free heating, insulation, and ventilation improvements for low-income Londoners who own or reprivately rent their homes.
Help with energy bills
If you're struggling to pay for energy or think you may get into difficulty, contact your supplier through Ofgem.
Suppliers must work with you to agree on a payment plan you can afford under Ofgem rules. This includes reviewing a plan you have agreed before - get help with high energy bills.
If you’re worried about your financial situation, check out our other cost of living support pages on debt and bills and maximising income where you can find further sources of support.
Leap
Leap is a free service that is helping people keep warm and reduce their energy bills without costing them any money.
Visit Leap for more information and how to apply.
Help to Heat
If you're worried about staying safe and warm, the Help to Heat Scheme could help you switch to gas central heating by offering a free gas connection. To qualify, you must be in receipt of certain income related benefits.
For more information on eligibility and how to apply, visit Help to Heat.