Energy

Information about energy efficiency advice and local schemes offering support.

Energy efficiency advice

Find out what you can do to improve the energy efficiency of your home, including information about local schemes and grants available to help you save money on our energy efficiency advice page.

Warm and well North Yorkshire

People can apply for hardship funding or help with minor repairs to make their homes warmer under this scheme. Find more information on the Warm and Well North Yorkshire website. Contact Warm and Well on 01609 767555 or email wnw@northyorkslca.org.uk.

Energy advice from HEAT

If you, or someone you know, is struggling with their energy bills, HEAT may be able to help.

HEAT stands for the Home Energy Advice Team, an independent energy advice and advocacy service delivered by The Wise Group.

You can get free, personalised advice and practical solutions from a HEAT energy mentor to help you reduce your energy costs, whether that is managing billing issues, switching suppliers or simply understanding how to use energy more efficiently. They may also be able to help speak to your supplier about any questions you have regarding billing issues or outstanding debt.

You can contact HEAT on 0800 092 9002 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, request a call back through the HEAT website or email HEAT@thewisegroup.co.uk.

Warm homes discount

Check if you are eligible for a Warm Homes Discount of £150 over the winter period - details are available on the Warm Homes discount scheme on the government website.

Other useful information

Visit our cost of living support page for information about other support schemes and organisations in North Yorkshire that can help if you are struggling to pay for essentials or are looking for ways to make your money go further.