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Would you like to cut household bills and keep your home warm for less? We aim to support people to maintain a warmer home, so they can experience the associated health benefits and reduce their energy bills, in particular over the winter period.

If you live in Fenland, Huntingdonshire, Cambridge City or East Cambs, PECT (working in partnership with Cambridgeshire ACRE) can help you with its Cambridgeshire Home Energy Support Service thanks to funding from the Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme. PECT is also offering this service to residents in Cambridge City in partnership with the City Council.

Quick tips to get you started

Mock up of Home Energy Guide

DOWNLOAD OUR HOME ENERGY ADVICE GUIDE

how do i access the service?

FOR RESIDENTS in Fenland, Huntingdonshire, Cambridge City or East Cambridgeshire:

BOOK A CALL ONLINE:

BOOK A VIRTUAL CALL

VISIT OUR DROP-IN SESSION AT MARCH LIBRARY:

BOOK A SLOT

Energy Advice Referral Form

Use our online referral form to refer yourself or someone else for advice from our team.

REFER YOURSELF OR SOMEONE ELSE

or… call us on 0800 8021773, email [email protected]

What we want to achieve

2225

Households helped

£140,482

Estimated money saving

£50,756

Savings from grant funding

What support is available?

Our energy advice service provides households with the information and resources needed to stay warm and healthy, whilst cutting costs and carbon.

This service is vital, because NHS advice suggests that when the weather drops below 8C, some people are at increased risk of physical and mental health conditions; such as heart attack, stroke, pneumonia and depression. There is substantial evidence of the detrimental impact of fuel poverty on the physical and mental health of residents.

The service aims to offer help and advice on behavioural changes and funding opportunities.

Fuel Poverty Frontline Worker Training

We can deliver free online training designed specifically for frontline workers based in East of England supporting vulnerable and low income households. This training will equip you with the knowledge needed to make a difference in the lives of those struggling to afford adequate heating and energy.

During this session, you’ll learn about fuel poverty and how to identify and support individuals and families affected by fuel poverty. Our trainer will provide practical tips and resources to help you effectively address this critical issue.

They always respond in a timely manner and investigate different funding options to suit the individual. The advisor has kept me, and my Service Users updated throughout the whole process, from finding a suitable grant through to it being awarded. – Ann Chapman, Age UK Information and Advice Officer.

“I was initially unsure of the suggestion for an air source heat pump, but I’ve been reassured and now feel confident in following the advice provided through my conversations with the installer and the PECT energy advisor. I find the new heating system excellent, very warm, and it’s set-up so that it is very simple to use.” – Mrs D.

“We express our thanks for the energy advisors support with our case, especially helping us to communicate with our energy supplier and grant funding to help with clearing debt.” – Mr and Mrs B.

“The team are very knowledgeable, polite, and helpful. I know my Service Users was very grateful for their help.” – Ann Chapman, Age UK Information and Advice Officer.

“Honestly, just thank you so much for your help. I really appreciate it. It has taken such a huge pressure off of me and I am now able to support my family better in other ways.” – Amber