Home energy
There are a number of ways to get help to reduce energy costs. Energy efficiency tips are available from the Energy Saving Trust and Citizens Advice provide information on changing your energy supplier.
Your energy provider can sometimes help you reduce your costs - get in touch with them directly.
We are working with Street Home Solutions to offer householders advice on improving the energy efficiency of their home and providing help to access grants for energy efficiency measures. Please contact Street Home Solutions direct on 01604 740950 for more information.
Support with energy supply issues for vulnerable groups
If you have a health issue that would be affected by disruptions to your energy supply contact:
- For electricity: Western Power and sign up to their register for support in the event of a power cut
- For gas: contact Cadent Gas.
Green Living Leicestershire scheme
If your home has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of either D, E, F, or G and your household income is lower than £30,000 per annum you may be eligible for a grant through the Green Living Leicestershire scheme, which aims to raise the energy efficiency of low energy performance homes, including off-gas grid homes.
This grant can help you improve the warmth and comfort of your homes, whilst also reducing your energy bills and carbon emissions.
You can find out more about this local scheme delivered in partnership by the district and county council of Leicestershire on the Leicestershire County Council website.