Energy Outreach Project
supporting devon's communities through the challenges of the energy crisis and increasing cost of living
Devon Communities Together is here to provide help and support to people via our fully trained Energy Champions, as part of the Energy Outreach Project (funded by Citizens Advice).
how can we help?
1. community energy presentations
Nowadays, we are all worried about our energy bills. We can come to your Village Hall or other community space and provide a tailored presentation about the ways in which you could save energy and access additional support.
Who are the presentations for?
Are you on a village hall committee or involved in a similar organisation? You may wish to arrange a presentation as a service to your community. It could make a difference to people's wellbeing throughout this period.
Alternatively you could encourage some of your users/contacts to invite us along to one of their events. We can attend coffee mornings, lunch clubs, village markets, as well as bespoke events. We are happy to undertake repeat visits to locations and organisations we have helped in the past.
We offer drop-in sessions with our Energy Efficiency Champions, and these sessions are much shorter in length approx 15 minutes. Look out for our open drop in sessions across the county, they're free, and a free fleece blanket with every session.
Also, follow us on Facebook and Instagram for up to date sessions.
Depending on your community's needs, we can cover topics including:
- The energy market and energy costs
- Understanding fuel poverty
- Government support for households
- Industry support for households
- Warm Homes Discount eligibility
- Home energy saving
- Switching energy suppliers
- Priority Services Register
- Getting further advice
- Investment in home energy saving
- The pros and cons of Smart Meters
- Devon Oil Collective
- Carbon Zero – new energy sources
- Obtaining further help with energy affordability
Our presentations will take around 40 minutes and there will be time for questions and the opportunity to request individual support. To book a presentation, email anderson.jones@devoncommunities.org.uk, martin@devoncommunities.org.uk, or call 01392 248919.
2. FREE Energy advice sessions
We will soon have dates for our free energy advice sessions out in the community. If you'd like one of our Energy Champions to come to your event or group, let us know! Contact anderson.jones@devoncommunities.org.uk, martin@devoncommunities.org.uk, or call 01392 248919.
3. 1-2-1 support
We are also available to work with individuals or households to look at specific ways you can mitigate against the impact of energy costs and explore ways in which you could access additional financial and wellbeing support.
For a confidential chat, please email anderson.jones@devoncommunities.org.uk, martin@devoncommunities.org.uk, or call 01392 248919.
Interview with Martin Rich
Anderson interviews Martin about his top tips and advice for preparing and managing household heating bills for winter. If you would like to book for an appointment or join our free one-one advice sessions, you can contact us on 01932 248919 or email anderson.jones@devoncommunities.org.uk or martin@devoncommunities.org.uk.
Resources
Read about our talented Energy Champion Anderson Jones and how he saves money on energy bill usage in his home: https://www.devoncommunities.org.uk/news/day-life-energy-champion-anderson-jones
Please help us spread the word!
Even if you don't feel you need support, you may know somebody who does. Please share our contact details and this website with anyone who may benefit from our support. We can also provide flyers, posters and text about the support that's available - if you would like any materials to share in your community, please contact marketing@devoncommunities.org.uk.
