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Nov 14, 2022

Do you need extra help managing energy bills? The Priority Services Register is here to help. This free service provides a range of support aimed at putting you in control of your energy.  It helps to be #EnergyAware more info at ow.ly/H8i050LCzmg

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📢This Winter, everyone is entitled to a £66 per month discount on their energy Most people will get this automatically on their bill BUT if you've a pre-payment meter you might receive a voucher that's valid for 3 months Be #EnergyAware & claim your discount before it expires

Claim your energy bill support scheme voucher before it runs out

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When it comes to helping you be #EnergyAware we want to make sure you have the information you need to make cost-effective choices when using power. 🔌 We’ve worked out how much the most common household appliances cost to run ⬇️

Did you know, you might be eligible for help from the £1bn Household Support Fund? You can apply through your local council for financial support with essentials including utility bills. Visit your council’s page to find out more ⬇️ ow.ly/R0hi50MAR0n

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Need help with your energy bills? Many energy suppliers offer schemes or grants that can help with home heating & energy costs. You can also apply for extra support schemes like the Winter Fuel Payment, Warm Home Discount & Priority Services Register. 👇 ow.ly/JPKw50MuMql

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We are proposing to fine Delta Gas and Power Ltd £100,000, reduced to £70,000 if Delta agrees to settle, after it failed to pay into the Renewables Obligation scheme by the final deadline, despite reminders and a Final Order being made Details below ⬇️ ow.ly/Pswu50MAMMO

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Customers in need of additional support with their energy bills can be eligible to sign up for the Priority Services Register (PSR). The PSR is a free service that helps suppliers identify customers in need of extra support. All you need to know about the #PSR 👉

🚨 There are rising reports of text, email and phone scams impersonating energy firms. For example, from thieves saying your energy supply has switched and asking for your payment details. What to look out for and do if you think you're a victim ⤵️ ofgem.gov.uk/information-co

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Jan 25

If you are interested in communal heating compliance, Richard Bellingham, our Head of Heat Networks Implementation, is taking part in

@NHMFOfficial

's session on preparing for the new regulations. More info ⬇️ ow.ly/k4lx50Mmtrc #NHMF2023

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Jan 24

Many organisations can help and advise you if you're struggling with your energy bills. But first contact your supplier for advice and make sure you are receiving all the support available to you. Visit ow.ly/lVkW50Mrt7M to find out more and become #EnergyAware

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✋Need support managing your energy this winter? Sign up to the Priority Services Register for extra help Help can vary based on your personal circumstances and your supplier but could be what we cover in the video below - and more! More details here👇 ow.ly/iF8I50MyHhT

Did you catch our CEO Jonathan Brearley’s briefing at the

@instituteforgov

? Have your say in how we tackle the challenges discussed by taking part in our draft FWP consultation ⬇️ ow.ly/g49w50MyGcr Or recap the speech here ⬇️ ow.ly/8uK850MyG2g

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"In a stable market, the price cap worked well. However, the market today is far from stable." 📺 Watch Jonathan Brearley,

chief executive officer, give a briefing on the energy market, energy bills and what the coming year will mean for consumers instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/jonathan

Today our Deputy Director for Retail Market Policy, Maureen Paul, will be joining a panel of experts at the

@NEA_UKCharity

annual conference to talk about the change that needs to happen to support vulnerable customers in the energy retail market.

Speaker card: Maureen Paul Deputy Director for Retail Market Policy speaking at the NEA annual conference

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Tomorrow, our Director of Energy Systems Management and Security - Rich Smith will join a lineup of experts from across the sector to discuss how investment in electricity storage needs to evolve as we transition to net-zero power. Book tickets here ⬇️ ow.ly/41EI50Mu4vP

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Welcome news from

today on prepayment meters, which I know will be welcomed across the House. I am looking at the huge volume of warrants approved by Portsmouth and hope they will too.

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Ofgem: Regulator will review firms putting people on pre-payment metres, threatening legal action for lack of care dlvr.it/ShJCZx

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🚨 Businesses are also being targeted by scammers. There are rising reports of text, email and phone scams targeting business energy customers. What to look out for and do if you think you're a victim ⤵️ ow.ly/IJAU50MxqML

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🔈Want to understand more about how we're tackling inappropriate energy supplier prepayment meter practices? We've published a blog that explains it in a bit more detail ⬇️ ow.ly/S6eE50Mxv3h

Today our CEO Jonathan Brearley will give a briefing at the

@instituteforgov

on the energy market, energy bills and what the coming year will mean for consumers. There’s still time to register using the link below ⬇️ ow.ly/YQ0V50MqgoU

Speaker Card: Jonathan Brearley at the IfG on Monday 23rd Jan

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Are you owed credit on your energy bill? Learn how account balances work, why it might be a good idea to build up credit and how to get a refund if you think your current or previous supplier owes you money 👉ow.ly/qpqC50MhaUq #EnergyAware

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Happy Lunar New Year! #YearoftheRabbit

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Net Zero Technology Centre

Jan 20

If you have a #NetZero idea that could benefit the industry, then apply for funding below 👇

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@netzero_tc

Jan 20

Do you have a game changing integrated data platform or visual simulation idea tied to a key business use case? Submit your innovative digital technology idea to secure up to £500K funding and 24 months of support

netzerotc.com/funding

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Want to know more about how

@scotgov

's CARES can help you decarbonise your community building? 🏙️ If so, join us on Thursday 9 February at Civic House in Glasgow to find out about support and funding available. Find out how to book your free space:

localenergy.scot

How to decarbonise your community building · Local Energy Scotland

Find out how to decarbonise your community building by installing renewables with funding and support from the Scottish Government.

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Could your flights one day be powered by hydrogen, instead of fossil fuels? We're closer to guilt-free flying, after government-backed

@ZeroAvia

's successful test flight yesterday: manufacturing.net/aerospace/news If only

@grantshapps

could find a guilt-free cake to match... 🎂 📽️ 👇

UK plans to deploy smart EV charging stations by 2025

#netzero #carbonneutral #emissions #climatechange #climateaction #sustainability #EVs #ElectricVehicles #chargingstation

traveltomorrow.com

UK plans to deploy smart EV charging stations by 2025 - Travel Tomorrow

The country is working with the energy regulator Ofgem to expand smart charging capabilities for electric vehicles (EV), including a two-way charging linked to home energy […]

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Lowering the temperature of your wash from 40 to 30 degrees can help cut your energy use. Make sure to fill the washing machine fully to cut the number of cycles you have to do. You can find more advice to help you get #EnergyAware on our site ⬇️ ow.ly/IgqO50Mru0z

With 10m electric vehicles expected to be on UK roads by 2030 integrating them into the electricity system smartly is key to reduce costs, emissions and system benefits.

@beisgovuk

just published plans for how to achieve this. 🧵

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EVENT: What will the coming year mean for energy consumers across the UK? Tune in on Monday 23 January at 11:00 when Jonathan Brearley, CEO of

, will give a briefing on the energy market 📅📺instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/jonathan #IfGOfgem

🔔 Thousands of people are yet to use their £400 energy rebate voucher. They expire after three months, so if you have yours, make sure you use them before then. Find out how this can help during winter ow.ly/ZlXS50LB3iu #EnergyAware

Claim your energy bill support voucher within three months

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We have today announced the signing of Agreements for Lease for six #OffshoreWind projects for Leasing Round 4 - a major milestone that could see c.8GW of #GreenElectricity generated by the end of the decade, enough to power more than 7 million homes. thecrownestate.co.uk/en-gb/media-an

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It's been 10 years of accelerating innovation for the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult 🙌 Established & supported by

@innovateuk

@ORECatapult

is the UK’s leading technology innovation & research centre for offshore renewable energy 👇 #OffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy #NetZero

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ORE Catapult

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ORE Catapult is

! Since 2013, we've seen a 70% cost reduction in #offshorewind & installed capacity to grow from 3.5GW to >14GW by March this year. We’re proud to have played our part in this renewable revolution. Learn more: hubs.la/Q01yySBr0 #ORECatapult10 @innovateuk

‘Government says smart could save EV drivers £1,000’ It is looking to make smart charging the norm in 2025

@grahamstuart

‘Government says smart could save EV drivers £1,000’ - Energy Live News

#EVs #netzero #Ofgem #smartcharging #climatechange #energycrisis

energylivenews.com

It is looking to make smart charging the norm in 2025

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Helping our journey to #NetZero

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Jan Rosenow

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wearecitizensadvice.org.uk

With 10m electric vehicles expected to be on UK roads by 2030 integrating them into the electricity system smartly is key to reduce costs, emissions and system benefits. @beisgovuk @ofgem just published plans for how to achieve this.

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Do you have a prepayment meter that you top up at a shop or Post Office? You’ll get the £400 Energy Bills Support Scheme in vouchers.

@CitizensAdvice

and

@EnergySvgTrust

set out what you need to know ⤵️ wearecitizensadvice.org.uk/what-you-need- #EnergySavingWeek

What you need to know about the Energy Bills Support Scheme

A guide for people who use traditional prepayment meters

The Priority Services Register is a list of people who can get extra help with their electricity, gas and water. If you have a learning disability you can contact your supplier and ask to join, it's free. #EnergyAware

Turning down the flow temperature of your boiler can improve its efficiency and reduce the amount of energy it uses. It might take a bit longer, but your home will be just as warm. You can find more advice to help you get #EnergyAware on our site ⬇️ ow.ly/CL4Q50Mrt5x

Thinking about getting a heat pump? 📺 below 👇

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What’s it like to have a heat pump? Ana switched from her loud, old 1980s gas boiler to a heat pump that’s warmer, quieter and easier to control.

Watch what life's like in her house now

Save £5,000 off the cost of a heat pump, find out more: helpforhouseholds.campaign.gov.uk/help-with-your

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