There are a vast choice of providers available. It is important to consider your usage requirement and any social tariffs that may be applicable.
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If you're a low-income family receiving Universal Credit or other benefits, you could be eligible for a social broadband tariff and save up to £202 a year on your broadband bills.
Anglian Water created LITE and Extra LITE tariffs as one of the ways they can support you if have little spare money once your bills are paid and you're struggling to pay your water bill.
You could get £150 off your electricity bill for winter 2023 to 2024 under the Warm Home Discount Scheme.
The money is not paid to you - it's a one-off discount applied to your electricity bill between October 2023 and 31 March 2024. This discount is automatically applied if you are eligible, you will receive a letter by early January 2024. If you do not get a letter and you think you are eligible you must contact the Warm Home Discount Scheme before the 29 February 2024.
You could get a grant to cover part of the cost of replacing your heating system with a heat pump or biomass boiler.
To apply you must own the property you're applying for (this includes a business premises, second homes or a property you rent out to tenants), have installed or plan to install a new heating system after 1 April 2022 and will be replacing a fossil fuel system (such as gas, oil or electric).
Home Upgrade Grant (HUG2) - help to make energy-saving home improvements
If you are on a low income and living in a home that is off the gas grid you may be able to get help with making energy-saving improvements to your home.
