It is well publicised that the price of gas and electricity are increasing. Here are some tips to help you save money on your fuel bills.

• Compare the prices of Gas and Electricity providers to get the best deals. Use price comparison websites such as http://energy.moneyexpert.com/, www.energyhelpline.com,  www.uswitch.com, http://www.energylinx.co.uk/fifteen/, www.moneysavingexpert.com/utilities

Help and information on saving energy

• For advice on energy efficiency go to http://www.savenergy.org/ or call the Energy Efficiency Advice Centre on 0800 512 012

• For advice on energy supply issues, energy efficiency, complaints and much more visit www.energywatch.org.uk or call them on 08459 060 708

• To find out if you are eligible to get help paying your energy bills, to get free advice on saving energy go to the Energy Watch link and complete the online form, alternatively contact them on : 08459 06 07 08

Sandwell Homes –Working in Partnership to help our tenant

Sandwell Homes have been in discussion for some months with their energy consultants & nPower to devise a scheme enabling our customers, including those with prepayment meters, to have access to competitive energy prices. It is planned to launch a pilot Sandwell Homes Tenant Energy Scheme in October this year, this will be followed by wider access throughout 2009 . Further information will be provided as soon as details have been finalised.