Community scheme may help reduce energy prices

EDF is the latest of the ‘big six’ energy suppliers to announce that it will increase energy prices by an average 3.9 per cent on dual fuel tariffs from January 2014. Customers not on a fixed tariff can expect bills to rise by an average £49 a year.

A high percentage of elderly people live in Mr Barker’s Bexhill constituency trying to survive on a state pension. Many will struggle to stay warm as the temperature plummets and pay energy bills that are set to increase above the rate of inflation.

MP for Bexhill and Battle and Minister for Energy and Climate change, Mr Barker said: “I am committed to doing all I can to help keep energy bills down for hard-pressed people in Bexhill and throughout the UK.

“This government is going further than ever before to simplify energy tariffs to ensure that people are able to find the cheapest deal and switch.

“We will be relentless in driving down costs and minimising impact on consumer bills.”

Whilst the government look for solutions Bexhill Labour party are encouraging residents to sign up to Hastings Borough Council’s ‘Big Community Switch’ scheme which offers support in reducing energy bills.

It is also supported by Rother District Council and works buy buying energy as a community from suppliers with the best deal. ”

For full details visit: www.uswitch.com