Energy firm backs local support services

Energy firm Western Power Distribution (WPD) is providing financial backing to local support agencies in Plymouth to extend their fuel poverty support services to more people in the lead up to winter.

The company is supporting the Plymouth Energy Community to deliver advice to fuel poor residents and help them keep warm on a budget – providing advice on energy tariffs, saving energy and offering financial guidance.

Paul Elliott, Plymouth Energy Community Advisor, explained how the money will be put to good use. “This new collaboration will ensure that we can make a big difference to consumers who are struggling to heat their homes in an affordable way and the extra funding will ensure that these services continue across the region.”

Karen McCalman from WPD explained: “As the company who delivers electricity to homes and businesses across the South West, we recognise the worries that some people face when it comes to keeping warm during the cold months and we’re pleased to support these agencies to continue the valuable work they do to help local communities.”

The support agencies will also be giving power cut resilience advice and urging people to join WPD’s Priority Service Register, which offers additional support to customers in a power cut.

Paul added: “Power cuts can be inconvenient to some, but for others it can be particularly distressing, particularly if you rely on electricity for medical reasons or to get around your house. The Priority Service Register offers piece of mind to those in case of a power cut.”

For more information about the Priority Service Register, visit www.westernpower.co.uk/PSR.