Online Home Energy Advice Surgeries

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THE WELCOMING ASSOCIATION

0131 346 8577
SERVICE LOCALITY

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INFORMATION

Who is the service for?
Young People (16-25), Adults, Older People, Minority Ethnic
What age range is it suitable for?
17 - 25, 26 - 29, 30 - 34, 35 - 39, 40 - 44, 45 - 49, 50 - 54, 55 - 59, 60 - 64, 65+

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CONTACT DETAILS

20/1 Westfield Avenue, Murrayfield, EDINBURGH, EH11 2TT
0131 346 8577

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MONDAY: -
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THURSDAY: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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information SERVICE DETAILS

Online (Zoom) Home Energy Advice Surgeries

Are you worried about the cost of your home energy and you are keen to learn how to use your energy more efficiently? Do you need help contacting your energy suppliers?

We can provide you with useful information and support.

As part of a home energy visit we offer the followings:

Home energy saving tips

- Provide home energy efficiency tips to lower fuel bills and save money
- Offer tips on how best to manage heating systems, lighting and hot water usage
- Help to obtain LED light bulbs

Dealing with energy suppliers

- Offer support to deal with energy suppliers to reduce fuel bills
- Help to find a cheaper energy supplier
- Review energy contracts and get a cheaper tariff
- Help and advice with bills (e.g. estimated bill, submitting meter readings)
- Set up an online account with the energy company
- Support to switch from prepayment meter to credit meter or smart meter
- Change bill payment method

Access to financial support

- Access financial help with energy debt (e.g. from British Gas Trust)
- Check eligibility for energy efficiency measures (e.g. a new boiler, wall insulation)
- Check eligibility for the Warm Home Discount (£140 annually)
- Renewable energy advice

Recycling support

- Provide information on recycling, renewing and re-using;
- Order recycling bins and/or report a full or overflowing bin;

Sign posting to relevant support agencies where necessary

To book an appointment contact adil@thewelcoming.org

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