Esther Lauaki
A new webinar series aims to take some of the stress out of rising energy bills as lengthy lockdown restrictions continue.
The Consumer Policy Research Centre is hosting webinars explaining consumer rights for those struggling to pay energy bills.
Chief executive Lauren Solomon said the free Energy Simplified program would explain four simple steps toward more affordable energy bills followed by a live question and answer session.
Ms Solomon said the program would help to make complicated price comparisons easy and reveal which appliances might be contributing most to driving up bills.
“There are people that have lost jobs or are on steady incomes, that might have never had to worry about their energy bills before,” she said.
“And others, already under financial strain, are now finding it even tougher to make ends meet.”
Program manager Karl Barratt said participants would leave with a clearer picture of what can be done easily, right now, to cut their electricity and gas bills.
“We’re making it simple for people to understand four fast ways they can significantly cut their bills,” Mr Barratt said.
“By knowing what to ask your energy company, lower energy bills can be just a single phone call away.
“Our team will also take your questions during the session, so you can ask about what that confusing number on your bill actually means, what’s causing your bills to go up, or the best ways to use less energy while staying warm and comfortable at home without breaking the bank.”
Energy Simplified webinars will run until December.
Register: www.energyinfohub.org.au
Esther Lauaki
