Energise Sussex Coast

15/06/2026

THIS WEDNESDAY (17 June) in Bexhill: FREE ENERGY & WATER BILLS ADVICE at the Pebsham Community Hub!

WHEN: Wednesday 17 June, 9.30 – 12.30pm
WHERE: the cafe at the Pebsham Community Hub, 70 Seabourne Road, TN40 2SW.

One recent user of ESC's energy advice service said: ‘Amazing service … [Your advisor] helped me to address a worry with my energy provider about a debt I seemed to have since changing to a smart meter that wasn’t there before. She also put me forward for a new washing machine [enabled] by a grant, which was so essential and needed as I was very worried about how I would afford one.’

Energise Sussex Coast's experts can provide help with:

- energy and water debts;
- billing support – including talking to suppliers to sort out issues;
- the best energy and water tariffs and any support schemes people may be eligible for saving energy and bringing bills down;
- how to access free or part-funded insulation and energy efficiency measures;
- boiler replacement or repairs;
- grants for white goods; and
- upgrading the energy efficiency of your home using technologies such as solar panels and heat pumps.

There will also be freebies at the drop-in that you can take away, including LED lightbulbs, and draught-proofing kits - as well as the opportunity to book a free follow-up home visit from an Energy Advisor.

Alternatively, you can book a phone appointment or home visit by calling or texting 01424 390062 (local rates) or by emailing [email protected].

Energise Sussex Coast is a non profit community organisation providing impartial, expert advice to East Sussex residents. https://www.energisesussexcoast.co.uk

15/06/2026

THIS THURSDAY (18 June) in Hastings: FREE ENERGY & WATER BILLS ADVICE at Hastings Furniture Service!

WHEN: Thursday 18 June, 9.30 – 12pm
WHERE: HFS Essentials, Opposite Primark, Priory Meadow, Hastings, East Sussex TN34 1PH

One recent user of ESC's energy advice service said: ‘Amazing service … [Your advisor] helped me to address a worry with my energy provider about a debt I seemed to have since changing to a smart meter that wasn’t there before. She also put me forward for a new washing machine [enabled] by a grant, which was so essential and needed as I was very worried about how I would afford one.’

Energise Sussex Coast's experts can provide help with:

- energy and water debts;
- billing support – including talking to suppliers to sort out issues;
- the best energy and water tariffs and any support schemes people may be eligible for saving energy and bringing bills down;
- how to access free or part-funded insulation and energy efficiency measures;
- boiler replacement or repairs;
- grants for white goods; and
- upgrading the energy efficiency of your home using technologies such as solar panels and heat pumps.

There will also be freebies at the drop-in that you can take away, including LED lightbulbs, and draught-proofing kits - as well as the opportunity to book a free follow-up home visit from an Energy Advisor.

Alternatively, you can book a phone appointment or home visit by calling or texting 01424 390062 (local rates) or by emailing [email protected].

Energise Sussex Coast is a non profit community organisation providing impartial, expert advice to East Sussex residents. https://www.energisesussexcoast.co.uk

HFS Essentials provides high quality donated furniture, white goods and furnishings at a low cost: https://hfs.org.uk/

15/06/2026

TOMORROW (Tues 16 June) in Eastbourne: FREE ENERGY & WATER BILLS ADVICE at the Langney Community Cafe.

WHEN: Tuesday 16 June, 12.30 – 3pm
WHERE: Langney Community Cafe, Langney Community Centre, Etchingham Rd, BN23 7DX

One recent user of ESC's energy advice service said: ‘Amazing service … [Your advisor] helped me to address a worry with my energy provider about a debt I seemed to have since changing to a smart meter that wasn’t there before. She also put me forward for a new washing machine [enabled] by a grant, which was so essential and needed as I was very worried about how I would afford one.’

Energise Sussex Coast's experts can provide help with:

- energy and water debts;
- billing support – including talking to suppliers to sort out issues;
- the best energy and water tariffs and any support schemes people may be eligible for saving energy and bringing bills down;
- how to access free or part-funded insulation and energy efficiency measures;
- boiler replacement or repairs;
- grants for white goods; and
- upgrading the energy efficiency of your home using technologies such as solar panels and heat pumps.

There will also be freebies at the drop-in that you can take away, including LED lightbulbs, and draught-proofing kits - as well as the opportunity to book a free follow-up home visit from an Energy Advisor.

Alternatively, you can book a phone appointment or home visit by calling or texting 01424 390062 (local rates) or by emailing [email protected].

Energise Sussex Coast is a non profit community organisation providing impartial, expert advice to East Sussex residents. https://www.energisesussexcoast.co.uk

14/06/2026

If you or someone you know live in East Sussex and are struggling with household energy debt then local community benefit society Energise Sussex Coast may be able to help.

It's FREE and independent energy advice service is running drop-ins in Eastbourne (Tues 16 June), Bexhill (Weds 17 June) and Hastings (Thurs 18 June) this week: https://www.energisesussexcoast.co.uk/events/

Alternatively, you can book a phone appointment or home visit by calling or texting 01424 390062 (local rates) or by emailing [email protected].

More info: https://www.energisesussexcoast.co.uk/services/energy-advice/

A recent user of the service said: ‘Amazing service … [Your advisor] helped me to address a worry with my energy provider about a debt I seemed to have since changing to a smart meter that wasn’t there before. She also put me forward for a new washing machine [enabled] by a grant, which was so essential and needed as I was very worried about how I would afford one.’

Another said:‘They got my boiler working again after me not having any hot water for 4 weeks.’

Energise Sussex Coast is a non profit community organisation providing impartial, expert advice to East Sussex residents. https://www.energisesussexcoast.co.uk

🚨Household energy debt has more than doubled since 2021, up 118%, according to the National Audit Office.

➡️Millions are struggling with bills, yet most people don't know support like repayment plans and social tariffs exist.

🗣️It's on suppliers and regulators to make sure that support actually reaches people.

Read more: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdjkevgv9rzo

11/06/2026

10/06/2026

TOMORROW (Thurs 11 June) in Hastings: FREE ENERGY & WATER BILLS ADVICE at Hastings Furniture Service!

WHEN: Thursday 11 June, 9.30am – 12 noon
WHERE: HFS Essentials (opposite Primark) in Priory Meadow (Hastings, TN34 1PH).

One recent user of ESC's energy advice service said: ‘Amazing service … [Your advisor] helped me to address a worry with my energy provider about a debt I seemed to have since changing to a smart meter that wasn’t there before. She also put me forward for a new washing machine [enabled] by a grant, which was so essential and needed as I was very worried about how I would afford one.’

Energise Sussex Coast's experts can provide help with:

- energy and water debts;
- billing support – including talking to suppliers to sort out issues;
- the best energy and water tariffs and any support schemes people may be eligible for saving energy and bringing bills down;
- how to access free or part-funded insulation and energy efficiency measures;
- boiler replacement or repairs;
- grants for white goods; and
- upgrading the energy efficiency of your home using technologies such as solar panels and heat pumps.

There will also be freebies at the drop-in that you can take away, including LED lightbulbs, and draught-proofing kits - as well as the opportunity to book a free follow-up home visit from an Energy Advisor.

Alternatively, you can book a phone appointment or home visit by calling or texting 01424 390062 (local rates) or by emailing [email protected].

HFS Essentials provides low‑cost, high‑quality donated furniture, white goods and furnishings. https://hfs.org.uk

Energise Sussex Coast is a non profit community organisation providing impartial, expert advice to East Sussex residents. https://www.energisesussexcoast.co.uk



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10/06/2026

The latest (June '26) Energise Sussex Coast newsletter is now out.

Featuring:

> An interview with Community Energy Horsham about its upcoming community energy installation at The Bridge Leisure Centre;
> Upcoming community webinars on solar (7 July) and heat pumps (14 July);
> The latest on the upcoming energy bills rise and the 'mind-bogglingly crazy' May temperatures;
> The new East Sussex County Council climate lead who's opposed to climate action;

and more!

Read the newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/energisesussexcoast/escnewsletterfeb2026-8338274

Subscribe to ESC's monthly newsletter here: https://www.energisesussexcoast.co.uk

10/06/2026

BP paid £422 million in windfall tax last year, and in the first three months of 2026 alone, its profits more than doubled to £2.4 billion.

These are BP's own figures, and they prove two things:

✅ Energy firms can afford the windfall tax, and
✅ It's raising real money that should be going to help families struggling with their bills.

Thankfully the Chancellor is now closing a loophole that let companies like BP cut their UK tax bill using overseas corporate structures.

🗣️The public agrees: 64% of Brits support taxing oil and gas companies' excess profits, according to YouGov polling out today. Just 16% oppose it.