It’s no secret that the past couple of years have posed challenges to those paying household bills all over the country.
With the cost of living crisis in full swing, and the energy price caps rising, we’ve never been more conscious of our energy bills and how we can make sure we aren’t spending more than we need to.
This is why Cadent is sharing its top tips for saving money on energy and keeping warm with less stress this winter.
Phil Burrows, head of customer vulnerability at Cadent said: “We’re always thinking about how we can support people, and how to make customers’ lives better, especially as we approach winter.”
The gas network shared that people could save £100 each year just by turning their heating down by just one degree throughout the year. By making some small, simple changes like this, it says we could all save money on our household energy bills.
Find out more ways to manage your energy bills, according to Cadent:
Plan ahead for at-home support
As well as trying to help make your money go further, Cadent can also provide people with health, communication or safety needs with extra help through the free Priority Services Register.
It enables utility suppliers to provide you with extra support if you’re without power, gas or water supply, either in an emergency or because of planned works.
Budget proactively
Cadent offers its customers a range of resources to help with budgeting how much they spend on bills. Customers can look to keep their finances in check with this easy-to-use budgeting tool.
Not only will it help them see where their money is being spent, it highlights where they can make significant savings, and what benefits they might be entitled to.
Access to the gas network’s benefits calculator also helps customers discover which means-tested benefits they may be entitled to. It’s free to use and the details you provide are kept anonymous.
Get help if you’re struggling
Living with financial stress can take its toll on both your physical and mental health, so if you or someone you know is suffering, you can get help by texting ‘WARMTH’ to 85258, where you’ll receive free and confidential text support from a trained mental health advisor.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas that can pose a serious threat to health. It’s known as the ‘silent killer’ because you can’t see, hear, smell, taste or touch it, making it difficult to detect.
But you can reduce the risks by:
- Knowing the symptoms of CO poisoning – headaches, nausea, dizziness, breathlessness, and/or loss of consciousness.
- Having audible CO alarms within your home and testing them regularly.
- Ensuring all gas appliances are properly installed and serviced annually by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- Ensuring all flues are cleaned and chimneys swept annually to prevent blockages.
Be in with a chance of winning a new slow cooker
According to the Energy Saving Trust, a slow cooker is one of the most energy-efficient kitchen appliances, making it a great way to cook warm, healthy meals and Cadent has 150 to give away. For the chance to win, enter online, by email to [email protected] or via post to PO BOX 109, Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 9YZ.
Reference ‘Cadent Slow Cooker Competition’ and include your name, address, and contact number with your entry.
*This competition is open to UK residents aged 18 or over and living within a Cadent network only. It closes at 11:59am on Thursday, December 21. The prize will be either a Status 3.5 litre 200 watts slow cooker, or a Quest 3.5 litre 200 watts slow cooker. Terms and conditions apply.
To find out more about how you could save with Cadent, visit: saving-energy.co.uk.
