Rising Energy Costs – We’re Here To Help

Posted on: 06 Jul 26

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Even though the sun is shining and many people might not be thinking about home heating, the announcement on 1 July about the energy price cap increase, has caused stress and concern for many households – if you’re one of those affected, the good news is we’re here to help.

We understand that everything has increased in price and even costs for essentials like food, housing and transport remain high. It only takes a small increase to energy costs to make budgeting and managing finances more difficult.

The energy price cap in Great Britain rose by roughly 13% on July 1, 2026. For a household with typical usage paying by direct debit, the cap is now £1,663 per year.

You don’t have to struggle alone, though, as Nehemiah is here to help.

Together, we will help you to:

Manage your energy costs
Understand the options open to you
Access the right support

Tips To Manage Your Energy Costs

There are ways you can keep your energy bill as low as possible. Our tips include:

Turn your thermostat down by just 1 degree
Set your thermostat to come on only when you need it
Switch your lightbulbs to low-energy ones
Set your water to 60 degrees and close the door when you have a bath or shower
Switch off appliances, rather than leaving on standby
Buy appliances with the best energy rating within your set budget
Take regular meter readings to check usage
Swap to a smart meter to help you make changes to your energy use

Get Help With Your Energy Bills

There are steps you can take to access support with paying your energy bills.

As a guide, try some or all of the following to keep bills as low as possible:

Ring your supplier to find the best tariff for you
Speak to your supplier about going on the Priority Services Register
Do a benefits check to ensure you’re getting the help you’re entitled to
Check if you’re entitled to a discount if you get your gas and electricity from the same supplier or pay by direct debit

Companies That Can Help You

There are many support sites available, including:

Nehemiah Is Here To Help & Support

We want all our tenants to live in comfortable homes within supportive communities.

If you’re feeling stressed or anxious about the recent announcement about the energy price cap increase, are struggling to pay your energy bills, want to check you’re budgeting well, or are in debt – don’t struggle alone. Get in touch with us here at Nehemiah and we will do all we can to advise and support you to ensure you get the right help.

To speak to us about your energy costs or to find out what extra financial help is available, you can contact your Housing Officer or call us on 0121 358 0966 or email contact@nehemiah.co.uk and we will do all we can to support you.