Check if you can lower your energy bill in the New Year – contact charity’s energy expert
- Citizens Advice South Gloucestershire’s energy expert is available to help anyone wanting to fix or renegotiate their electricity tariff
- The price cap change on 1st January meant electricity costs have risen by 5.1%
- Anyone wanting to investigate cheaper options can speak to the charity’s energy expert Marion by making an appointment
Anyone wanting to get a cheaper deal on their energy now that electricity prices have risen by 5.1% can speak to an expert for free.
Citizens Advice South Gloucestershire’s energy expert Marion Straker is available to help people sign up for fixed deals in order to save money compared to the price cap.
Electricity costs went up by 5.1% on 1st January and energy prices as a whole remain considerably more expensive than prior to the cost-of-living crisis.
The price cap rise affects customers on standard tariffs as opposed to fixed tariffs – which lock in a rate for energy costs at a set time.
It could be worth switching to a fixed tariff as customers are not bound by changes in the price cap.
Marion is able to give anyone interested a free telephone appointment where she will discuss your situation and run through the options to find the cheapest deal for you.
Lower your energy bill
Marion said: “There are quite a few ways that you can make savings on your electricity costs.
“In addition to fixing or changing provider there are savings to be made in changing the way that you pay, making better use of your smart meter to take advantage of low peak rates. And of course making sure that you are cutting down on your usage.
“We can also help if you are having trouble meeting your payments.”
Anyone wanting to make a free energy appointment this can fill in the charity’s web form at: https://bit.ly/44j6qRX
Or they can attend any of the charity’s free advice drop-ins around South Gloucestershire – times and locations available on: www.southgloscab.org.uk
Or call the charity on its free Adviceline on 0808 278 7947.
Published 12/01/26.
