Energy Advice for SE London

An important reminder to all as we edge towards the colder months:

Selce provides free, expert, independent, one-to-one energy advice for residents of South East London. We cover Greenwich, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley.

We Can:

• Offer impartial advice on how to pay less for your electricity and gas
• Give you advice about energy debt
• Guide you through applying for discounts and grants
• Share tips & tricks to reduce your energy usage
• Install energy- and water-saving measures in your home that could save you up to £200
• Refer you to our Heat Doctor to maintain your heating system, if you are a qualifying home owner or private renter.
• Refer you to our support and advocacy service for private renters.

3 Ways to Gain Support

1. Call 020 4566 5764, email or fill in a form for 1:1 phone advice - mon-fri 10am-4.30pm
2. Book online an in-person 1:1 appointment
3. Drop into an energy cafe for in-person advice in the community - at various times through the month, currently at The Forum at Greenwich, Greenwich Foodbank - St James Kidbrooke, Unity Church in Orpington, Blackfen Community Library in Sidcup and Christchurch Anerley Foodbank.

Check the website page for more details, and links to all of the above, including booking forms and energy cafe timings.

We also run pop-up energy cafes at events, community groups and advice hubs. If you would like to have an advisor come to your group please contact Michael

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