Decision details

People are struggling to stay warm and pay their bills. In 10 months, residents’ energy bills have almost doubled.  Supported by the Unitary Authorities, local energy advice organisations help residents across the West of England. They are experiencing unprecedented demand due to the energy and cost of living crises impacting our region.

Approval to West of England Combined Authority Officers to invest up to £150,000 from the Green Recovery Fund in providing additional financial assistance to local energy advice organisations; and sending a mailout to all West of England residents to raise awareness of support available and tips to save energy

People are struggling to stay warm and pay their bills. In 10 months, residents’ energy bills have almost doubled.  Supported by the Unitary Authorities, local energy advice organisations help residents across the West of England. They are experiencing unprecedented demand due to the energy and cost of living crises impacting our region.

Option 1 – do nothing. Without financial support this winter, these local services would not cope with demand from West of England residents. Some residents would not know how to stay warm and improve the energy performance of their home, and many would not have access to local support in keeping warm and energy bills down during the energy crisis

Option 2 – To provide financial support to local energy advice organisations and raise awareness, to ensure West of England residents have access to local energy advice over this winter (2022/23)