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british gas
Has information on the essentials tariff scheme which is specifically designed to offer the lowest standard gas and electricity prices, which have previously been otherwise inaccessible to people who don’t have a bank account. The scheme is available to those on a
qualifying benefit.
eaga partnership website
Works in partnership with the Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and devolved nation governments to deliver the Central Heating Program and Warm Deal in Scotland, Warm Homes in Northern Ireland and the Home Energy Efficiency Scheme in Wales. Eaga also works with housing associations, local authorities and the private sector to deliver products, services and solutions that address social, environmental and energy solutions.
energy retail association
Represents suppliers in the competitive UK energy market - British Gas, EDF Energy, npower, Powergen, Scottish Power, and Scottish and Southern Energy.
energy saving trust
Set up to deliver energy efficiency to domestic, business, local government and trade sectors. Can provide grants to public bodies for community heating schemes for people on low income. Has a network of local advice centres throughout the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland. You can also post questions on the website.
home heat helpline
Help and advice is offered on payment methods, grants and benefits such as winter fuel payments, cold weather payments, pension credits, disability benefits and age related payments. Advisers will also offer help on how to stay healthy in cold weather and how to conserve heat.
national energy action
Develops and promotes energy efficiency services to tackle the heating and insulation problems of low-income households. Working in partnership with central and local government; with fuel utilities (for example the Realising Energy Efficient Communities and Homes (REECH) project with British Gas), housing providers and health services; and with consumer organisations, NEA aims to eradicate fuel poverty and campaigns for greater investment in energy efficiency to help those who are poor or vulnerable.
