Get help with energy bills

Heating your home to at least 18°C (65°F) is important for your health. This is especially true if:

• you're 65 or over
• you have reduced mobility
• you have an existing health condition such as heart or lung disease

Find out if you are eligible for winter fuel payments or other help with heating bills from the government. 

Extra support is available during the winter if you are of pensionable age and struggling to pay your energy bills because you no longer receive a Winter Fuel Payment. 

Request help through our online Brighton & Hove fuel payment and energy support form. 

You may qualify for a discount on your energy bills. Find out about energy bill support available from the government.

If you’re eligible for benefits and are struggling to pay for food, energy and other essential costs, you may be able to get extra help through Brighton & Hove City Council's Local Discretionary Social Fund. 

Further support is available for eligible residents through our:

• Disabled Facilities Grants

Help for Households 

The government’s Help for Households website has information on:

• what support is available to help with the cost of living
• how to save money on your energy bills

You can visit Ofgem’s website for the latest energy advice, support and information. 

Better Housing Better Health (BHBH)

BHBH is a service working to reduce the number of people in fuel poverty and improve domestic warmth and wellbeing.

The scheme is coordinated by the National Energy Foundation and grants are available to owner occupiers for the installation of energy efficiency measures and to purchase items like electric blankets. 

The energy efficiency installation grant is applicable to low-income households or those in receipt of a means assessed benefit.  

Find out more about Better Housing Better Health. 

Advice and support – Local Energy Advice Partnership (LEAP) 

LEAP is a free service that helps people keep warm and reduce their energy bills without costing them any money.

LEAP works in partnership with Brighton & Hove City Council. LEAP has helped lots of people in Brighton & Hove reduce their energy bills. Advisors can:

• give practical advice on heating systems and saving energy
• fit a free energy-saving kit in your home (such as lightbulbs and draught-proofing)
• check if you're eligible for insulation or a new boiler

Advisors can arrange a free, confidential money advice telephone call. They can help you with benefits, debt and other money problems.

To book a free energy advice phone call or home visit: