UK Energy Support

11/06/2026

A sofa 🛋️ pushed against a radiator soaks up heat that should be circulating. Pull it forward 15cm - same energy, much warmer room.

08/06/2026

Price cap drop
💡 Good news: from 1 April, the energy price cap dropped 6.6%. A typical household now pays £1,641/year instead of £1,758 - saving roughly £117 annually. Bills are still 35% above pre-crisis levels though, so every saving counts.

What the energy price cap is, the costs included such as the standing charge, and how they change over time.

04/06/2026

Drop your wash 👕 from 40°C to 30°C and use ~40% less electricity per cycle. Modern detergents handle the cool water just fine.

01/06/2026

Warm Home Discount expansion
🏠 The Warm Home Discount has been expanded, nearly 6 million households now get £150 off their electricity bill this winter, up from 3 million. If you're on a means-tested benefit, check if you qualify.

The Warm Home Discount Scheme could take £150 off your winter electricity bill - eligibility, how to get your discount, deadlines.

28/05/2026

Half-empty dishwasher? 🍽️ 🥃 It uses nearly the same energy as a full one. Wait for a proper load - fewer cycles, smaller bill.

25/05/2026

⛽ Heating oil prices have spiked due to Middle East conflict, and oil isn't covered by the price cap. The government has pledged £52.4m extra to help low-income, oil-reliant homes. Rural households - check with your council.
🔗 https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2026/03/heating-oil-help/

18/05/2026

From 1 April, the new Crisis & Resilience Fund replaced the Household Support Fund 🆘 £1bn over 3 years for households facing financial shock, including heating oil bills. Apply via your local council.

Guidance for local authorities on delivering the Crisis and Resilience Fund in England.

14/05/2026

Only boil what you need. Filling the kettle for one cup wastes 💧 the energy used to heat the rest. Pour from your mug to measure exactly.

04/05/2026

Can wind energy be the answer to Europe’s energy crisis? 🌬️ Germany & the UK are doubling down on renewables - will it be enough? 💬

Europe is entering a new energy crisis. The War in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have led to sharply rising international prices for oil and gas. The wider implications for Europe’s economy are not yet foreseeable. One thing, however, is clear: more home-grown renewables will streng...

30/04/2026

Keep the warmth in! Invest in thermal lined curtains and close them in the evening 🌙 to prevent heat loss by 27%. Save up to £291/year on energy bills. 🏡