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Big Energy Week

Are you worried about staying on top of your bills this winter? If money's tight, there's lots you can do to save money on fuel, including shopping around for a cheaper deal or getting a grant to insulate your home. This week 16 – 21 January 2012 consumer organisations, energy suppliers, switching sites and Government agencies are working together to let consumers who are struggling with rising energy bills know about all the help that is available.

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Save energy – save money

Electric switch

Insulate the walls and the loft of your home and you could save on average around £120 per year.

Save energy – save money

Tariffs and payment methods

Saucepan on gas hob

Contact your supplier to check you are you are on the best tariff and payment method for you or visit an New windowaccredited switching website to see if you could get your energy cheaper elsewhere.

Tariffs and payment methods

Financial help

Phone

Check you are not missing out on any benefits or tax credits that could boost your income; your local Citizens Advice Bureaux can help you with this.

Getting financial help

Help for energy debts

Fireplace

If you are unable to pay your bills you should contact your energy supplier immediately as they have to help you manage your bills in a way that you can afford.

Help for energy debts

Local events

Find out what's happening near you:

Big Energy Week events

Information for journalists

Includes press release, statistics and more:

National and regional press release and facts