It was a pleasure to be invited to the Energy and Cost of Living Drop-In in Parliament today, organised by @SmartEnergyGB, and to provide important information about #energyefficiency and the impacts of the cost of living crisis on bills.
We were honoured to speak with Dame @andrealeadsom MP about what support is being extended to customers who may struggle to claim or find out about energy support coupons.
❄️ Energy bills will be too high for too many households this winter.
📈 Even though the peak of the energy crisis has passed, bills are still around 80% higher than before the crisis, with costs expected to rise again next year.
#BringDownBills 🧵
⚠️ Household energy debt has hit £4.4 billion, and too many families are being forced to choose between heating and other essentials.
✂️ Cutting VAT on energy bills has been floated as solution – but this is a short-term fix.
There are better ways to #BringDownBills this winter – ones that would deliver real, lasting savings for homes and businesses.
This #AutumnBudget, Energy UK has called on the Chancellor to ease the burden on everyone’s electricity bills and target support to those most in need.