Live or work in H&F? Join our upcoming webinar to learn how H&F Council is responding to the energy crisis (stock photo)
This week, UK inflation has hit a 40-year high of nine per cent.
Across Hammersmith & Fulham, people are struggling with their bills as energy prices are rising at their fastest rate since the 1970s. We may be able to help.
Find out how H&F Council is supporting local residents through the energy crisis by tuning into our FREE online event and Q&A session on Thursday 26 May from 12 noon to 1pm.
Practical tips
Together with local energy charity 'Green Doctors', our officers will share practical tips on what you can do to help your home, business and community stay warm and well.
Our energy and fuel poverty experts will answer questions including:
- Why the increase in energy costs?
- How can I save money?
- What support is available?
- Can cutting emissions help lower my bills?
- What can I do to be more energy-efficient?
Tackling fuel poverty
Last month saw an unprecedented £700-a-year rise in electricity and gas costs following the introduction of a new energy price cap.
The increase was said to be driven by a record rise in global gas prices over the last six months according to Ofgem, Britain's energy regulator.
With the next cap price review scheduled for October, energy prices this winter could be twice as high as last year.
Help is at hand
H&F Council is supporting families with children on free school meals, as well as providing additional support for households struggling to pay for fuel and housing costs.
Visit our cost of living support pages
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