Free event on energy savings

Wealden District Council is running free events to encourage residents to switch to Smart Energy meters in the new year.
File photo dated 04/09/2006 of a gas hob as the rising cost of utility bills is expected to push the official rate of inflation to a three-year high. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Tuesday September 13, 2011. Economists predict the consumer prices index (CPI) measure of inflation for August will rise to 4.6%, up from 4.4% the previous month. That would be its highest level since September 2008 when it hit 5.2%. Scottish Power and British Gas raised their gas tariffs in the month, by 19% and 18% respectively, alongside big increases for electricity, helping to add to the squeeze in household incomes already hit by rising food and fuel costs. See PA story ECONOMY Inflation. Photo credit should read: Rui Vieira/PA Wire ENGEMN00120110913082552File photo dated 04/09/2006 of a gas hob as the rising cost of utility bills is expected to push the official rate of inflation to a three-year high. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Tuesday September 13, 2011. Economists predict the consumer prices index (CPI) measure of inflation for August will rise to 4.6%, up from 4.4% the previous month. That would be its highest level since September 2008 when it hit 5.2%. Scottish Power and British Gas raised their gas tariffs in the month, by 19% and 18% respectively, alongside big increases for electricity, helping to add to the squeeze in household incomes already hit by rising food and fuel costs. See PA story ECONOMY Inflation. Photo credit should read: Rui Vieira/PA Wire ENGEMN00120110913082552
File photo dated 04/09/2006 of a gas hob as the rising cost of utility bills is expected to push the official rate of inflation to a three-year high. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Tuesday September 13, 2011. Economists predict the consumer prices index (CPI) measure of inflation for August will rise to 4.6%, up from 4.4% the previous month. That would be its highest level since September 2008 when it hit 5.2%. Scottish Power and British Gas raised their gas tariffs in the month, by 19% and 18% respectively, alongside big increases for electricity, helping to add to the squeeze in household incomes already hit by rising food and fuel costs. See PA story ECONOMY Inflation. Photo credit should read: Rui Vieira/PA Wire ENGEMN00120110913082552

It is hoped the metres will save residents money and provide a boost to the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Councillor Graham Wells, cabinet member for housing, said, “We’re encouraging our residents to start 2017 on the right foot by coming along to one of these Smart Energy Events.

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“As well as finding out about Smart Meters you’ll be able to learn the latest in home energy efficiency, get independent advice from energy bill switching experts and winter resilience tips from Citizens Advice. With events taking place across Wealden there’s sure to be at least one near to you and I really recommend coming along.”

The nearest event is taking place at Herstmonceux Village Hall, Main Hall, Hailsham Road on Wednesday January 18, between 1.30pm and 5.30pm. There will be a speaker from 3.30pm.