Energy support
We have put together some useful information and links to help anyone who needs support with managing their energy costs and utility bills.
Energy Advice Sessions
Citizens Advice working alongside the City of Lincoln Council have secured some funding to provide energy advisors around Lincoln who can help to support with;
- Energy Bills
- The Priority Services Register
- Benefits
- Debt
- Income Maximisaton
You can find them in the following locations around Lincoln:
Lincoln City Foundation, Lincoln City Foundation LNER Stadium, Lincoln LN5 8LD (Monday 10am-2pm)
St Giles Parish Church, Lamb Gardens, Lincoln LN2 4EH (Monday 1.45pm - 3.45pm)
Birchwood Library, Larchwood Cres, Birchwood LN6 0NA (Tuesday 9.30am - 12.30pm)
Central Library, Free School Ln, Lincoln LN2 1EZ (Tuesday 1.30pm - 3pm)
Boundary Street Hub, Boundary St, Lincoln LN5 8NJ (Tuesday 1pm - 3pm)
St Giles Methodist Church, Addison Dr, Lincoln LN2 4LQ (Wednesday 9am - 12pm)
Green Synergy, 49 Roman Pavement, Lincoln LN2 5RD (Wednesday 10am - 12pm)
Moorland Community Centre, Moorland Ave, Lincoln LN6 7NH (The 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month 1pm - 3pm)
Central Methodist Church, 123 High Street, Lincoln LN5 7PP OR St Swithin's Community Cafe, Croft St, Lincoln LN2 5AZ (Thursday 10.30am - 1pm)
Bridge Church Central, Dunston House, Bridge Central, Portland St, Lincoln LN5 7NN (Thursday 10am - 2pm)
Ermine Exchange, Sudbrooke Dr, Lincoln LN2 2DS (Friday 9am - 12.30pm)
Lincoln Community Grocery, Beaumont Manor, Beaumont Fee, Lincoln LN1 1UL OR Mint Lane Wellbeing Hub, 12 Mint Ln, Lincoln LN1 1UD (Friday 10am - 3pm)
St John the Baptist Church, Sudbrooke Dr, Lincoln LN2 2EF (Friday 3.30pm - 5pm)
Social Tariffs
Switching provider or accessing discounted social tariffs can help households save money. Ofcom are raising awareness of social tariffs from broadband and phone packages and how people can access them.
Anglian Water offer tariffs for low-income households with up to 50% discount on water and sewage charges.
Residents should call the Extra Care Team on 0800 232 1963 and see if they are able to switch tariff or find if there are other ways Anglian Water can help with bills.
Warm Spaces
For a list of organisations and venues registered as a warm space, or well being hub, please follow the link to Find a Warm Welcome Space Today.
Energy Saving Trust
Advice on how to save money on energy bills and access to help to pay energy bills.
National Energy Action
National charity working to end fuel poverty who offer a new Warm and Safe Homes Advice available on webchat (1pm - 4pm) and helpline 0800 304 7159 (Monday to Friday 10am -12pm).