As many households manage the cost of living this winter, local MP Greg Smith is urging residents to check if they are entitled to additional support with household energy costs.
On Wednesday 8 November, Greg Smith MP met with British Gas and its parent company Centrica to discuss the help and support available to households. The supplier, which has committed £100 million to help consumers since the start of the energy crisis, continues to provide the biggest support package ever offered to UK energy customers by a supplier. The British Gas Energy Support Fund provides grants of up to £1,500 to thousands of its customers with debt.
In addition, the British Gas Energy Trust delivers millions in grants, energy efficiency measures, fuel vouchers and advice to all energy consumers. You don’t need to be a British Gas customer to seek support from the British Gas Energy Trust.
Greg said: “While the energy price cap has recently been lowered, many households are still struggling with the cost of living. I want to make sure people know the support available to help them and I encourage anyone who is struggling to speak to their energy supplier and organisations such as the British Gas Energy Trust.”
British Gas engineers Alex Dewart and Isaura Johnston said: "As engineers visiting customer homes, we know households are facing tough times. There is help available and people should contact their energy supplier to make sure they’re receiving support – whether that is being added to the Priority Services Register or accessing grants, like those available through the British Gas Energy Trust.
Jessica Taplin, Chief Executive of British Gas Energy Trust said: “We understand how lost you can feel if you’re struggling with debt. The British Gas Energy Support Fund was set up to respond to the increasing cost of living. Through the fund, thousands of eligible British Gas customers with fuel debt of up to £1,500 have been awarded grants to pay off their debt.”
Find out more at https://britishgasenergytrust.org.uk
