Energy Guidance and Efficiency
Energy Guidance and Efficiency
High energy costs? Could you save money by switching your gas and electric supplier or tariff?
It is difficult to find a cheaper deal by switching suppliers right now, but we can make sure that you are on the cheapest tariff for your circumstances. People regularly look to save money with better deals on car and home insurance however rarely look at their utility bills and many are still on the standard tariff which are usually the most expensive.
Phone us to book an appointment to see if we can save you money!
Extra Care Register
The Extra Care Register (previously the Priority Services Register) is a free and voluntary system that is used by your energy supplier to ensure that the correct support is given to its most vulnerable customers.
How do I sign up to the Extra Care Register?
To be added to the Extra Care Register, you simply need to contact your energy supplier. You can find their contact details on your energy bill. You can ask your supplier to pass your details on to your network operator, especially if you are dependent on your supply for medical reasons.
If you have a different supplier for your gas and electricity, you need to contact them both. If you switch supplier, you'll need to register for the service again with them.
More information on Extra Care Register
Electricity North West (ENW) is a British electricity distribution network operator, responsible for the administration and maintenance of the network, that distributes electricity to the North West of England excluding Merseyside and parts of Cheshire.
They also have a Priority Service Register (PSR) which when successfully registered with will also add your details to United Utilities register too
More information on ENW or to register on their PSR
Warm Home Discount
Are you missing out? you could get £150 off your electricity bill for winter 2022 to 2023 under the Warm Home Discount Scheme.
The money is not paid to you - it’s a one-off discount on your electricity bill, between September and March.
You may be able to get the discount on your gas bill instead if your supplier provides you with both gas and electricity. Contact your supplier to find out.
The discount will not affect your Cold Weather Payment or Winter Fuel Payment.
Eligibility
How you apply for the Warm Home Discount Scheme depends on how you qualify for the discount
There are 2 ways to qualify for the Warm Home Discount Scheme:
- you receive the Guarantee Credit element of Pension Credit - known as the ‘core group’
- you’re on a low income and meet your energy supplier’s criteria for the scheme - known as the ‘broader group’
Both the core and broader groups will be automatically contacted by their suppliers if they are eligible.
More information on Warm Home Discount
To check if your supplier takes part in Warm Home Discount