Get help with the rising cost of living

Saving energy

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

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

Welfare rights and managing debt

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