One in six too ashamed to ask for energy advice!

One in six adults in the UK are too ashamed or shy to ask for advice on how to lower their energy bills according to research released by the Home Heat Helpline for its winter campaign launch. The phone line gives advice on a range of support schemes such as the Warm Home Discount and […]

Worried about staying warm this winter?

Are you worried about staying warm this winter? Do you need financial help? Well, a new service is urging householders to call for advice. The Home Heat Helpline provides independent help to people and families on low incomes about managing their energy bills, which includes grants for insulation, rebates and new boilers. Karen Roe, a […]

Poor take-up of free insulation offers

Just 12% of people eligible for free insulation grants from their energy companies are taking up the offer, new research has revealed. A survey by the New Policy Institute found that there are 5.2m households across the UK that could claim the grants, which would save them around £260 a year on their energy bills. […]