I was delighted to meet with Western Power Distribution in the House of Commons and hear about the important work it is doing in Daventry to keep the lights on and to ensure those customers who need it get help with their energy bill and in the event of a power cut.
WPD operates an extensive support programme for customers in Daventry who are unable to afford their energy and/or to keep their home adequately heated. It works with a range of partners including the Centre for Sustainable Energy, the Energy Saving Trust, and Citizens’ Advice across their regions, offering a variety of support services including:
- Income maximisation (e.g. managing debts)
- Tariff advice
- Energy efficiency measures
- Boiler replacements and heating technologies
- Behavioural changes (e.g. how best to operate your heating system)
- Health and wellbeing measures
This year WPD has helped 15,000 customers to save £3.5million a year — that’s an average saving per customer of £233. It also provides a priority service for vulnerable customers when there are power cuts. I am calling on all residents of Daventry to call 0800 917 79 53 if they believe they would be vulnerable if the power went off.