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RTS switch-off

Old radio-teleswitch meter? This is what you need to know After several delays, the BBC is switching off its long wave service on 27th June 2026. The technology is nearing the end of its life, listeners are switching to other digital platforms, and it is no longer cost effective to

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Energy skills course

Upskill around energy! Thanks to new funding, we are able to offer an exciting opportunity to learn more about energy. Whether you want to better understand your own bills and energy use, be equipped to help others, want to upskill for work or volunteering opportunities, or are interested in the environment

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Get help with your water bills

We are excited to be working together with Yorkshire Water to support households who are facing challenges paying their water bills. Recent figures from the Consumer Council for Water showed that an additional 199,000 households fell into debt in 2024/25, with 2.85 million customers now in arrears with their water supplier. This

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We are recruiting for winter!

Community Energy Adviser £27,334 (pro rata)15 hours per week Fixed term contract (end date: 31st March 2026)Due to demand and extra funding, we have an exciting opportunity to join our team for winter 25/26.We are looking for a Community Energy Adviser  who candeliver energy outreach sessions to community groups, andprovide 1-2-1 practical

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Launch of new project

We are expanding our energy advice service into East Riding of Yorkshire! Thanks to funding from Northern Gas Networks, we are launching our new 'Warm Homes Healthy People' project. This means that residents of East Riding of Yorkshire are able to access free and independent advice around energy and water

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RTS switch-off

A change is coming that will impact some electricity meters UPDATE -The widespread switch off did not happen on 30th June 2025 due to concerns that over 300,000 households are still to have their meters replaced. Instead the switch off would be phased on an area-by-area basis. The phase out

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We are recruiting!

Community Energy Adviser x2 (East Riding)£27,334 (pro rata)15 - 30 hours per week (2 positions)Fixed term contract (end date: 31st March 2026)From 1st April 2025, and thanks to funding from Northern Gas Networks, we will be starting an exciting new ‘Warm Homes Healthy People’ project to extend our offer of

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Sub-regional fuel poverty statistics

The government published fuel poverty statistics for Lower Super Output Areas (LOSAs) in December 2024 (these relate to 2022 data). LSOAs are the smallest geographical areas for which statistics are available, with each covering 400-1200 households. We have created an interactive map of these statistics, enabling you to explore figures

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New training – Become a Community Climate Ambassador

Thanks to new funding from North Yorkshire Council’s Shared Prosperity Fund, we are linking up with Our Zero Selby and Up for Yorkshire to offer free ‘Community Climate Ambassador’ training courses.Now more than ever we need people with the knowledge and tools to act locally and make our homes, organisations

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Dealing with energy debts

As part of National Debt Awareness Week 2025, we'll be advising on what you should do if you're behind with your energy bills.1. Speak to your energy supplier as early as possibleThey have to help you identify an affordable payment plan. You will need to cover your ongoing energy usage,

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