Age UK Lambeth Lambeth Energy Boost
Funded Project: Description
Older Londoners face higher living costs than the national average, with poverty rates among older people in London rising from 19% to 24% over the past decade (Age UK London, 2022). The project will support residents struggling with rising energy costs by providing high-quality energy advice and holistic support with partners to improve financial resilience, enabling households to meet energy bill demands.
Two Energy Advisers will offer one-to-one casework to help clients reduce consumption, improve energy efficiency, resolve disputes, access hardship funds, and secure affordable tariffs. A part-time Energy Events Coordinator will plan and deliver outreach events to raise awareness and engage communities. Delivered in food banks, community centres, and GP practices, the project aims to reach the most vulnerable and those who are seldom heard.
Over the next two years, they aim to support 2,400 people, distribute 600 energy-saving packs, and deliver individual advice, helping clients save an estimated £270,000 in total energy costs.