Chichester MP urges constituents to seek help with energy costs if needed

Jess met with British Gas and the British Gas Energy Trust to discuss the help and support available to households. The supplier, which has committed £140 million to help consumers continues to provide the biggest support package ever offered to UK energy customers by a supplier. The British Gas Energy Support Fund provides grants of up to £1,700 to thousands of its customers with debt.

In addition, the British Gas Energy Trust delivers millions in grants, energy efficiency measures, fuel vouchers and advice to all energy consumers. Applicants don’t need to be a British Gas customer to seek support from the British Gas Energy Trust.

“Many households are still struggling with the cost of living. I want to make sure people know the support available to help them and I encourage anyone who is struggling to speak to their energy supplier and organisations such as the British Gas Energy Trust,” said Jess.

There is help available and people should contact their energy supplier to make sure they’re receiving support, whether that is being added to the Priority Services Register or accessing grants, Jess explained.

“The British Gas Energy Support Fund was set up to respond to the increasing cost of living. Through the fund, thousands of eligible British Gas customers with fuel debt of up to £1,700 have been awarded grants to pay off their debt,” said Jessica Taplin, chief executive of the British Gas Energy Trust. The British Gas Energy Trust (BGET is an independent Charitable Trust established and funded solely by British Gas. Since the launch of the Trust in 2004, over £78 million has been invested in helping over 170,000 people manage their energy costs.