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Radio 4,23 Oct 2013,30 mins

Energy Saving and Bills

Money Box Live

Available for over a year

Want to cut the cost of your energy bill or resolve a problem? Ruth Alexander and guests take your calls on Money Box Live. Call 03700 100 444 from 1pm to 3.30pm on Wednesday or e-mail [email protected] now. Just as we start to feel an autumn chill domestic energy prices are rising. SSE and British Gas have been the first to announce with SSE customers facing average increases of 8.2% from 15 November and British Gas warning that average household bills will rise by 9.2% one week later. If you're concerned by price rises and want to snap up the cheaper offers before they vanish, why not call the energy team on Wednesday. You may want to ask about schemes to make your home more energy efficient or help with energy costs. Are you aware of the Warm Home Discount Scheme, Winter Fuel or Cold Weather Payments? Could the Green Deal be for you? Or perhaps you want some advice about switching providers or resolving a dispute? If you want to find out more, presenter Ruth Alexander and guests will be waiting to answer your question. Joining Ruth will be: Audrey Gallacher, Director of Energy at Consumer Joe Malinowski, Founder, The Energy Shop David Weatherall, Domestic Energy Expert, Energy Saving Trust To talk to the team call 03700 100 444 between 1pm and 3.30pm on Wednesday or e-mail [email protected] now. Standard geographic charges apply. Calls from mobiles may be higher.

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