Rising fuel bills are stretching household finances, with people looking for ways to save money on their energy bills. Help is at hand through Big Energy Week (16-21 January 2012) which is being run by Citizens Advice - and has received support from Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale MP David Mundell.
During Big Energy Week and beyond, you can get practical advice on cutting your fuel bills, and help to see if you are getting all of the financial support you are entitled to. You can also pick up a leaflet with tips and advice on how to cut your energy bills at your local Citizens Advice Bureau.
Citizens Advice, Chief Executive, Gillian Guy said: "We know hikes in prices have put extra pressure on household budgets at a time when money is already tight. Day in day out our Bureaux is helping people who can't afford their fuel bills. More and more people are coming to us for advice on how they can save money on their energy bills. Through Big Energy Week we hope to help lots of people cut their fuel bills and ease some of their money worries."
Mr Mundell added: "Fuel bills are a big worry for many people at the moment. Some people may be struggling unnecessarily because they're not getting the best deal; they live in homes that haemorrhage heat or aren't aware of the financial help available to them. I am pleased to support the Big Energy Week initiative and hope it will make a big difference to all my constituents by saving them money on their future bills."