95% of the energy used by phone chargers in the UK is wasted. Only 5% is actually used to charge up the phones. The rest is used by the charger while it’s not in use and left plugged into the wall.
Source: Future Forest Ltd for a CarbonNeutral World (www.futureforests.com)
• The independent gas and electricity consumer watchdog.
• Contact them if you have a complaint that your energy company isn’t dealing with to your liking
• Website has emergency contact numbers for gas and electricity suppliers
Website: www.energywatch.org.uk
Telephone: 0845 906 07 08
Textphone: 18001 0845 906 07 08 (for those who are deaf or hearing impaired)
Address: 4th Floor,
Artillery House
Artillery Row
London
SW1P 1RT
• If you or someone in your household is aged over 60, you may be entitled to a Winter Fuel Payment of up to £200
• Contact this hotline for more details and a claim form.
• Telephone lines open Mon-Fri, 8:30am until 4:30pm
Telephone: 08459 15 15 15
Textphone: 08456 01 56 13
• Independent body with the responsibility of resolving outstanding billing disputes in a fair and consistent manner.
• Operating since July 1st 2006
• Telephone lines open Mon-Fri, 9:00am until 5:00pm
Website: www.energy-ombudsman.org.uk
Email: enquiries@energy-ombudsman.org.uk
Telephone: 0845 055 0760 or 01925 530263
Textphone: 0845 051 1513 or 01925 430886
Fax: 0845 055 0765 or 01925 530264
Address: Energy Supply Ombudsman
PO Box 966
Warrington
WA4 9DF
• Government initiative with aim of helping to reduce UK carbon emissions
• Option of completing an impartial home energy check to see how you can save energy
• Advice on where to get energy saving products
• Information on energy saving grants and offers
• Green tips to reduce your energy usage and increase energy efficiency
• Free independent and local energy saving advice over the phone.
Website: www.energysavingtrust.org.uk
Telephone: 0800 512 012
Address: Energy Saving Trust (England Office)
21 Dartmouth Street
London
SW1H 9BP
Guide contents
- Energy companies
- Energy plans – what do they mean?
- How to read your gas and electricity meters
- How energy bills are worked out
- How to read your energy bills
- Energy payment options – which one is best for you?
- Dual fuel discount
- What is Economy 7?
- Switching energy companies
- Green tips to cut gas and electricity bills
- Helpful contacts for gas and electricity information