| The course will look at how we are charged for gas and electricity, the types of tariffs we use and how we can limit our expenditure. It will help delegates understand the content of fuel statements and how we can use the information to assist householders. At a time when households are facing increasing costs for gas and electricity, the Paying for Fuel course is suitable for frontline staff and volunteers from organisations that regularly encounter and provide advice to those in or at risk of fuel poverty: households on a low income households in a vulnerable situation and those who are struggling to understand and manage their household energy costs. If your organisation is already a ‘go-to’ place for households experiencing difficulties with rising costs, this course will offer an introduction to useful information that will help in supporting households with energy costs, and which can complement existing advice. It is ideal for individuals who have little or no prior knowledge of domestic gas / electricity meters, appliance running costs, fuel statements, tariffs or different payment methods. Course objectives; Different types of meters and how to read them Electricity consumption and running costs of household appliances Different types of tariffs and payment methods Fuel statements and how costs are calculated Course content; How energy is supplied in the domestic energy market Identifying types of meters and how to read them accurately Electrical appliance power ratings, consumption and running costs Gas and electricity tariffs and different payment methods Fuel statements and how these are calculated and additional information on statements How will the WEBINAR work? Webinars are delivered live by our expert tutors. We keep group sizes small to ensure a good level of interaction and support for learners. We generally use Zoom (video conferencing facilities). To join the webinar, learners will require a suitable electronic device with sound and internet access and preferably a video camera and microphone. Following the webinar learners will also receive a handout booklet covering the course topics. Duration:: 2.5 hours NEA has expanded its range of face-to-face and online courses to ensure that organisations can continue to access our training in a way convenient to them. You can view a full list of course outlines on out website. FUNDED PLACES are available to non-commercial organisations based in England, Scotland and Wales (such as local authorities, housing associations, advice agencies etc). Learners must also be frontline staff or volunteers that encounter and provide advice to those in or at risk of fuel poverty. This applies to webinar delivery only. National Energy Action (NEA) – the UK’s leading fuel poverty charity Dates; 28 June 2023 (1:15pm registration for a 1:30pm start – 4:00pm) 13 July 2023 (9:15am registration for a 9:30am start – 1:00pm) 27 July 2023 (1:15pm registration for a 1:30pm start – 4:00pm) CLICK HERE TO BOOK A PLACE If you have any queries or would like to discuss this course further, please contact: lynsey.thompson@nea.org.uk |
| National Energy Actionthe national fuel poverty and energy efficiency charity |