Burnham and Weston Energy was featured in an ITV report last night, highlighting the impact of government cuts to winter fuel payments for pensioners. The article features stories from those affected by the cut, including individuals who receive support from our Home Energy Saving Advice Team with their winter heating costs.
We are grateful to Ben McGrail from ITV for shedding a light on this crucial issue in our community.
The change is expected to reduce the number of eligible pensioners from 11.4 million to 1.5 million, with most of those remaining on pension credit.
If you live in the former districts of Sedgemoor, Somerset West and Taunton, or North Somerset and are concerned about the winter fuel payment cuts or finding it challenging to maintain a comfortable home temperature, please visit our energy-saving advice page to learn more about how we can support you.
Burnham and Weston Energy offer a free, expert, independent, one-to-one energy saving service. Maria and Erika, our Home Energy Advisors, can visit you in your home to help you use energy more efficiently, reduce energy bills, and implement small energy-saving measures like LED lightbulbs and draft excluders. As a 100% not-for-profit, we don’t sell anything and are simply working to help the people in our communities.
Read the full article here: Bristol woman, 85, says government is ‘punishing pensioners’ with winter fuel payment cuts