Croydon Council is helping residents to make significant savings on their fuel bills and their homes more energy efficient with a week of free events starting Monday 30 January.
Local people struggling with cost of living pressures will be able to get help and advice on how to manage their energy bills, and support with home energy improvements during Croydon’s Winter Energy Week.
Throughout the week, the council will be running online and face-to-face sessions for residents to hear how to reduce energy use and access support and grants.
Residents are advised to register in advance for the online workshops.
The events are being run by Croydon Healthy Homes, the council’s free energy advice service for residents in rented accommodation, to help heat their homes and reduce fuel bills.
Details of the events are listed below.
Monday 30 January
Drop-in session: an opportunity to meet with an energy adviser. Residents are asked to bring latest copies of their energy bills / statements if they would like help on a specific issue. No need to register.
10am – 12pm. Brigstock Road Community Hub, Scratchley Hall, 81 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7JH
Online workshop: managing high winter energy bills
6.30 – 8pm via Zoom
Advance registration required.
Tuesday 31 January
Online workshop: Do you find it hard to manage your energy bills?
7 – 8.30pm via Zoom
Advance registration required.
Wednesday 1 February
Online workshop: energy efficiency advice and condensation
6.30 – 8pm via Zoom
Advanced registration required.
Thursday 2 February
Energy Awareness training sessions for front-line staff and volunteers
9am – 12.30pm. BME Forum Wellness Centre, 1st Floor Whitgift Centre, Croydon, CR0 1LP
Advanced registration required.
Online workshop: Domestic energy grants
6.30pm – 8pm via Zoom
Advanced registration required.
Friday 3 February
Drop-in session: an opportunity to meet with an energy adviser. Residents are asked to bring latest copies of their energy bills / statements if they would like help on a specific issue. No need to register.
11am – 5pm. Croydon Central Library, Katharine Street, Croydon, CR9 1ET
“We’re doing all we can to help residents with current cost of living pressures. These workshops are a great opportunity to get some really helpful tips to save energy and reduce bills.
“I would encourage anyone who is struggling financially to visit our website where you can find lots of information on financial support, managing debt, benefits advice and employment and training to help during these challenging times.”
Jason Perry, Executive Mayor of Croydon
