Big Energy Week kicked off yesterday with events in Cardiff, Edinburgh and London. The event has gathered a great deal of support from some big companies and consumer groups; Consumer Focus, Which? Energy UK, energy companies, charities, Ofgem and the Government.
The event has been created in response to the massive increase of people visiting Citizens Advice for help with their fuel bills. In November 2011 8 times as many people went to the Citizens Advice website for advice on cutting their fuel bills down.
Energy and Climate Change Secretary Chris Huhne said: “We know that a lot of households are struggling to cope with rising energy costs. Many people could cut their gas and electricity bills by moving to a better deal with their existing supplier, switching to another supplier altogether, or by taking up home insulation offers. But we need to make sure consumers are aware of this and make it easier for them to take action to save money. That is why I am backing Big Energy Week. We want to get the advice and information out to as many consumers across the country as possible.”
The Big Energy Week is running from 16-21 of January and will feature industry advisers from all over the UK helping people to spend less on the heating and powering of their home.
At www.bigenergyweek.org.uk you can find loads of help and advice on how to cut your fuel bill, helpful phone numbers and links as well as find out what’s taking place in your area. You can also contact your local Citizens Advice Bureaux for energy saving advice – the number will be in the phone book.
