19 June 2007
Energy supplier E.ON is to support Age Concern's drive to keep the nation's elderly warm and with access to hot water by launching the EnergyRight campaign this week.
Having previously worked with East Midlands Electricity - now Central Networks - to help older people in their local communities, E.ON is now working together with Age Concern to run a pilot in Nottinghamshire, which aims to provide face-to-face information and practical assistance to help older people understand and control their energy usage.
Suzanne Doxey, Community Relations Manager with E.ON commented: "Combining our energy expertise and Age Concern's experience of working with some of the most vulnerable sections of society, we've been able to offer projects of benefit to older people.
"I expect EnergyRight to have a similar impact on the lives of the older people who take advantage of this new service, which aims to try to help them lower their energy bills or boost their income."
EnergyRight will look to provide the nation's most vulnerable consumers with a free Home Energy Check carried out by a trained Age Concern volunteer, energy efficiency tips to help lower their bills, two energy efficient light bulbs and an EnergyRight address book of useful local contact numbers.