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Advice on Scams Related to Home Energy

Unfortunately, there are reported cases of scammers trying to impersonate energy suppliers, the energy regulator Ofgem, installers, grant schemes and energy advice organisations.

We’re sharing this not to panic anyone – but just so we can all be better prepared to recognise and avoid the problem.

They impersonate different organisations to build up trust with you to make them sound legitimate, usually either to gather people’s personal information or money.

Read on here for more info on how to recognise and what to do if you encounter this.

Other Updates and Energy News

Update on the Price Cap

• The Energy Price Cap sets the unit prices for gas and electricity for households on a standard variable tariff

• Unfortunately, due to the current situation in the Middle East, forecasts show that the price cap will likely increase by £196 a year from 1st July.

• This means the cost of energy per year will stand at £1,837 for a typical dual fuel household, an increase of 12% on April’s cap

• This is a worry for many people, and the Charity StepChange has called for a social tariff to help struggling households - a discounted energy deal aimed at supporting low-income, vulnerable, or disabled households

Energy bills due to increase 12% from 1 July - End Fuel Poverty Coalition

12 million pensioners to receive £575 State Pension boost

This is not specifically related to energy, but over 12 million pensioners will see their State Pension rise by up to £575 from Monday the 6th of April, as both the basic and new State Pensions increase by 4.8% under the Triple Lock guarantee.

Over 12 million pensioners to receive £575 State Pension boost - gov.uk