Yorkshire Energy Doctor CIC

28/10/2026

Energy was a key feature in the Budget today. What does it all mean?

1️⃣ Fed up of standing charges? These will be scrapped on gas bills from 2027. It will only apply to standard variable tariffs and it has been estimated to save 60% of households an estimated £45 per year. The cost will be put onto the unit charge so some high users could end up paying more.

2️⃣ Do you live in a home with a Council Tax band A to D? If so, you will receive a £100 'household energy payment'. It will be paid into bank accounts this winter.

3️⃣ VAT on electricity was dropped to zero from the 1st October 2026. This was due to last 6 months but 0% has been extended until 1st July 2027.

Contact us if you need advice this winter on your energy bills.

26/10/2026

⚠️Were you impacted by the stormy weather this weekend?

🏠Northern Powergrid report that over 127,000 homes across their area lost power during Storm Boelo, 4,400 households are still without electricity.

If there is anyone vulnerable in your home, make sure you sign up to the Priority Services Register so you can be looked after, and prioritised, with updates and assistance next time the power goes down.

You are eligible if anyone in your household meets any of the following:

➡️ Uses mains-powered medical equipment, a stairlift, an electric bed, or a careline
➡️ Keeps medicine in the fridge
➡️ Is over 65 years old
➡️ Has a child under 5
➡️ Has a hearing or visual impairment
➡️ Lives with a serious illness, mobility issue or mental health condition

It's free, and you can sign up either via your energy supplier or using the link in the comments. If you need any help then please ask us - 01757 249100.

26/10/2026

Looking forward to going along to the Old Girls' School Community Centre, Sherburn In Elmet tomorrow!

Drop by between 1-3pm if you have any questions about your energy or water bills, whether you want to check your tariff, look for a cheaper deal, get help with debt, or have a general health check on your bills before winter arrives.

We will also be able to sign you up to the Priority Services Register if there is someone with a health condition, over the age of 65, or under 5 in your household, and make sure you are safe from carbon monoxide.

As the clocks go back, the lights go on earlier and the heating starts working a little harder, many of us begin to think about our energy bills.

Join us at Cuppa Connect on Tuesday 27 October, from 1pm to 3pm, in the hall at
Old Girls' School Community Centre, Sherburn In Elmet where Yorkshire Energy Doctor CIC will be on hand to offer practical energy-saving advice and help you explore whether there may be cheaper tariffs available. Please bring along a recent energy bill if you would like tailored guidance.

There will also be free refreshments, including tea, coffee and cake, as well as activities and games to keep younger residents entertained.

21/10/2026

Dave will be at Love Driffield Food Bank and Community Hub tomorrow - come along if you need any support with your energy and water bills

19/10/2026

**Free course at Community House in Selby - Energy Essentials**

Energy prices are currently projected to rise by another 20% in January so this is an ideal time to undertake a full investigation into your own household’s energy use and look at ways to save money.

The course will be informal and enjoyable and you will:

➡️ Better understand your energy bills
➡️ Learn how to save energy and money at home
➡️ Upskill to benefit yourself, your organisation or business

📆 Start date: Wed 28th Oct, 1.30-3pm at Selby Community House
🏠 e-learning at home
📆 End date: Tues 8th Dec, 2-3.30pm at Selby Community House

Who is eligible? Anyone! You can be in or out of work, you just need to live in North Yorkshire.

To register visit the link in the comments.

Old Girls' School Community Centre, Sherburn In Elmet Up For Yorkshire OurSpace Selby Tadcaster Citizen Horton Housing in Selby

05/10/2026

We have recently launched our first Yorkshire Energy Doctor CIC newsletter! You can read it by clicking the link in the comments.

Want to receive this direct to your inbox in the future? Sign up by scanning the QR code below.

Our newsletter will be sent every 2 months and will give you updates about what we are doing, the latest information around energy prices and schemes, and updates about our advice services and training opportunities.

01/10/2026

The energy price cap goes up by 3.6% today. This will impact you if you are on the standard variable tariff with your energy supplier (which is 60% of households).

With current projections suggesting a further possible rise of 16% in January, it is a good time to look at fixed tariffs, particularly if you value price certainty.

The advice pages of our website give lots of useful information and tips on:

👉 energy tariffs
👉 managing your energy bills
👉 hardship grants for debt
👉 energy efficiency grants
👉 ways to cut your water costs through social tariffs and debt relief
👉 other sources of advice and support

Click the link for our website in the comments. You can also get in touch with our team for free advice and support.

30/09/2026

On a standard variable tariff for your energy and don’t have a smart meter (or your smart meter isn’t working)?

Take a meter reading today to make sure your bills are all accurate before the price cap changes tomorrow.

23/09/2026

Live or work in Scarborough? Want to learn more about energy?

We are delivering our Energy Essentials course in-person at the Age UK North Yorkshire Coast and Moors offices in Scarborough, starting next week. As energy prices hit a three-year high this winter, there’s never been a better time to understand this crucial topic and build knowledge and confidence that can benefit you and others.

How it works:

👉 Attend a group session on Tues 29th Sept, 10am-12pm
👉 Use online learning modules to explore your own energy bills, energy use, and how you could make your home more energy efficient.
👉 Attend a second group session on Tues 3rd Nov, 10am-12pm

You will also receive a free plug-in energy monitor to test the cost of your appliances.

🏫 Where?
Age UK offices, Scarborough, YO11 1BD.

✋ Who?
This is available to anyone in or out of work who wants to upskill around energy. It is a StepUp course funded through the Mayoral Combined Authority’s Skills innovation Fund and managed by Better Connect.

💻 How to sign up?
Provide your details via the link in the comments and we will then get in touch to provide more info and properly sign you up.

Coast & Vale Community Action Carers Plus Yorkshire Yorkshire in Business Whitby, Scarborough and Ryedale Disability Action Group

16/09/2026

Gas Safety Week 2026

⁉️ Did you know? There has been a significant increase in call outs for carbon monoxide over recent years.

⚠️ This has been attributed to the cost of living crisis. Whether it's home owners delaying getting a boiler serviced or individuals using old inefficient room heaters, a gas hob or oven for heat, or a gas camping stove inside to cook on, these all increase the risk of carbon monoxide.

➡️ Make sure you are always staying safe with a carbon monoxide alarm. They cost around £15-£20 and should be certified to British Standard EN 50291.

🏠 In rented accommodation? It is a legal requirement for private and social landlords to install a carbon monoxide alarm in any room used as living accommodation which contains a fixed fuel burning appliance (i.e. a room that has a boiler, gas fire, wood burner, or open fire). The only exception is a gas cooker.

🔎If you already have a carbon monoxide alarm, check the expiry date (they last 7-10 years) and test it regularly.