Tips For When Energy Bills Become Too Much

Much to the annoyance of many UK homeowners, Centrica the owners of British Gas have announced further profits, despite raising the cost of household energy bills over the past few months. Questions are being asked as to why the burden continues to be passed onto the humble homeowner at a time when many are struggling to make ends meet, but it is a situation that you have to face up to.

When energy bills eat into your finances it can be distressing and leave you almost feeling as though you have nowhere to turn to. Rather than let energy costs get the better of you, investigate ways of bringing your bills down such as the below ideas:

Switch suppliers

Too many people stick with the same energy supplier for too long. First-time switchers can often save anything up to 200 pounds per year by changing suppliers, with regular switchers saving a good amount of money each time they make a change. Anyone looking to switch should go online and visit one of the many energy comparison sites where you can compare tariffs between competing suppliers. Online deals can also sometimes be more affordable than those bought over the phone.

Negotiate with your existing supplier

Do not be afraid to contact your existing supplier if you are falling behind with payments. They will very often provide you with a number of payment solutions to help ease the financial stress such as giving you a longer period of time to honour any outstanding bills.

Get a helping hand

There are a number of grants available that you could be eligible for if you require assistance when paying for energy. Winter fuel payments, cold weather payments and The Warm Home Discount Scheme are just a few examples. Some energy companies even have their own grant schemes so it is always worth giving them a ring to see if you can take advantage of whatever they have on offer.

Try a prepayment meter

The installation of a prepayment meter may result in you receiving a more accurate energy bill as it will enable you to pay for energy as and when you use it. A payment plan can sometimes result in you paying more than you have to and may not be the best option so it is worth exploring.

Help is at hand so try not to panic if energy bills become too much to bear. Of course, it is also worth considering the installation of double glazing in Blackpool, double glazing in Fleetwood or double glazing in Lancashire.