Energy saving advice
We understand that the cost of fuel means you may be looking at ways to reduce heating bills but we want you to do that safely.
See the links below for national and local organisations that can help with energy saving.
Advice and support
Citizen’s Advice Service
Information on grants and benefits (https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/energy/energy-supply/get-help-paying-your-bills/grants-and-benefits-to-help-you-pay-your-energy-bills/) to help you pay your energy bills. You can also call their helpline for advice Adviceline (England): 0800 144 8848
Ofgem’s directory
A range of schemes, grants and benefits which can help with home energy (https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/information-consumers/energy-advice-households/find-schemes-grants-and-benefits-help-home-energy).
National Energy Action
The National Energy Action (NEA) has a comprehensive checklist (https://www.nea.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/HOME-ENERGY-CHECK-LIST-Aug-2022.pdf) on finding financial help available and practical steps you can take to help keep your home feeling warmer this winter.
Their energy efficiency guide (https://applyforleap.org.uk/energy-efficiency-guides/) is also helpful.
Local support
Contact your local fuel poverty organisation to find out if they can help you, the relevant organisations and geographical locations are listed.
Exeter, East Devon, Mid Devon, Teignbridge and Torbay
Exeter Community Energy ECOE (https://www.ecoe.org.uk/)
North Devon
361 Energy CIC (https://361energy.org/)
Plymouth
Plymouth Energy Community (https://plymouthenergycommunity.com/)
Somerset
Centre for Sustainable Energy – Safe and Warm Somerset (https://www.cse.org.uk/projects/view/1367)
South Hams
South Dartmoor Community Energy (https://www.sdce.org.uk/)