Get help with the rising cost of living

Find out how to save money on your energy bills.

Saving energy

Visit the websites on this page to find out how you can save energy. We also run a number of free events and workshops that offer advice.

Ways to save energy

Visit the government website for home improvement ideas that could make your property cheaper to heat and keep it warm.

Cold weather payments

This is a  a £25 payment for every seven days of very cold weather between November and March. Visit the UK Government website for more information.

Croydon Healthy Homes

You can get more advice and support through our free energy advice service, Croydon Healthy Homes. The service includes:

  • drop in sessions
  • online workshops
  • help to apply for fully funded home energy improvements available to home owners and private renters in Croydon  

Domestic energy advice

Information about local and regional schemes to help you reduce your fuel bills and improve the energy efficiency of your home.

Energy advice events

Information about local events where you get advice about local schemes to help you reduce your fuel bills and improve the energy efficiency of your home.

Energy Savings Trust

For other independent and impartial advice to help you reduce energy consumption in your home and cut your energy bills, visit the Energy Savings Trust website.

Energy supplier grants

If you are falling into debt, your energy supplier may offer grants to help you. Visit one of energy suppliers below to find out if you eligible.

Warm Home Discount

This is a £140 discount on your energy bills, if you are classified as being on ‘low income’ or are in a ‘core group’ of people receiving Pension Credit. This scheme has been extended until March 2026. Visit the UK Government website for more information 

Water bills

You may be eligible to apply for the WaterSure scheme if you receive certain benefits, have a high water usage and use a meter. Visit the Citizens Advice website for more information and contact your supplier to check your eligibility.

Winter fuel payment

This is a £100 to £300 payment for older people born on or before 5 October 1954. 
Visit the UK Government website for more information about eligibility and how you can make a claim.

Welfare rights and managing debt

For support or information on welfare rights or managing debt, visit: