The Citizens Advice Calderdale’s Energy Team still have availability for running free workshops with clients or front line advisers in January and February 2023.
If you’d like to book a slot, either on or off line, please email susan.thorpe@calderdalecab.org.uk and we’ll try to get you booked in.
Let us know the numbers attending, the amount of time you need and whether it’s on or off line.
Want to stop wasting money on your energy bills?
Want a warmer, cosier house?
As energy prices are rising and set to continue doing so, you may benefit from tips on becoming more energy efficient or find out what help there is. Join the free Citizens Advice Calderdale workshop at Todmorden Learning Centre on Thursday 23rd June 2022 from 10:30 – 12:30.
Get energy saving tips and a FREE bag of energy saving goodies, including LED bulbs and draught excluders.
Spaces are limited so booking is essential. To book, please email susan.thorpe@calderdalecab.org.uk
Venue: Todmorden Learning Centre and Community Hub, Community College, Burnley Rd, Todmorden OL14 7BX
Don’t worry, you’ll still have gas and electricity even if your supplier goes out of business. The gas and electricity regulator, Ofgem, will move you to a new supplier but this usually takes a few weeks.
New Supplier
Your new supplier should contact you and explain what will happen with your account.
If your account is in credit your money is protected, and your new supplier will tell you what will happen to your credit.
If you’re a small business customer, Ofgem will try to choose a supplier that can refund some or all your credit, but this is not guaranteed. Your new supplier will tell you how you’ll be paid back.
Get prepared
There are a few things you should do while you wait to hear from your new supplier.
Your new supplier will write to tell you when your new account has been set up. This should happen within a few weeks. If this doesn’t happen you can check out your new supplier using this link bit.ly/2XGke9H
If your new tariff is more expensive
Contact your new supplier to make sure you’re on the best tariff for you.
You can switch
If you’re not happy with your new supplier or tariff. Then you may want to switch, you can do this without paying an exit fee.
Please remember
Don’t switch tariff until your account is moved to the new supplier. You might find it harder to get any money you’re owed if you switch before this happens.
If you need support on discussing your energy options, then contact Citizens Advice Calderdale on 0808 278 7879 and ask to speak to our energy adviser.
If you’d like a bespoke session on energy savings from our qualified trainer then contact susan.thorpe@calderdalecab.org.uk
More on the Citizens Advice sessions on energy management in winter
Do you know someone between the ages of 16 and 20 who wants to improve their employability skills?
Or maybe they want to gain valuable experience whilst making a real difference to people living in Calderdale?
If you know someone who might want to take advantage of this exciting opportunity or simply have a chat about the options available, contact us using our website at https://calderdalecab.org.uk/contact-us/ .
We are able to deliver this project thanks to a grant from the Community Foundation for Calderdale through the #project and The Big Lottery
Ever wondered if you’d like to volunteer at Citizens Advice?
Citizens Advice Halifax now have vacancies for digitally confident receptionists to help at the Halifax office 9:30am-3:00pm, though there is flexibility both on times and days.
If you’re interested then use the ‘contact us’ page on our website at www.calderdalecab.org.uk
Citizens Advice Calderdale are holding an Open Day on Monday 10 December, 10:00am-3:00pm at the office at 37 Harrison Road, Halifax HX1 2AF.
There will be a number of bitesize sessions repeated through the day as follows;
Book your session by emailing susan.thorpe@calderdalecab.org.uk.
Also – CAB are recruiting with three new vacancies for a Generalist Caseworker and Debt Caseworker Assistant both available to start in January 2019 and a Generalist Advisor/Supervisor available to start immediately. See more at our NHP Work Support website.
Do you know of any young people aged 16-18 who may be wondering what to do over the Summer?
Thanks to a grant from the Community Foundation for Calderdale through the #iwill project and The Big Lottery, Citizens Advice Calderdale are offering a chance to improve employment skills whilst making a difference to people living in Calderdale.
Citizens Advice Bureau Calderdale have a range of activities to get involved in including social media and research and campaigns with the flexibility to decide what you want to do, how often and where you’d like to work.
Why not get a small group of friends and work on a project together?
If you or a young relative are interested then go to our website https://calderdalecab.org.uk/contact-us/ and fill in your details to start making a difference. Remember to put #iwill in the enquiry box.
If you’d rather call then contact 01422 351111.
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