Far North Energy Survey

Dear friend,

Last winter, when power prices shot up at the worst possible time, too many people found themselves in real difficulty. Some of the most acute problems were in rural Highland communities like ours, but many people found that help was hard to find. Big changes are underway in how energy is harnessed and used - for heating, electricity and transport. There are big economic opportunities for our area, but there are also dangers. The effects of fuel poverty locally last winter showed we can't afford to keep silent. Please help me to make sure the needs of northern communities are not neglected by completing this short online survey.

Thank you for your help,

John Thurso

(The results of these questions as well as helping me do my job for you, will be submitted to the Consumer Focus investigation into heating oil and LPG)

Do the Far North energy suvey.

For a hard copy of the survey email: john@johnthurso.org.uk

Some useful contacts

The Energy Saving Trust

The Energy Saving Trust provides free independent advice on the full range of grants and discounts available to improve insulation and invest in new heating systems.

0800 512 012 Calls are free from a BT landline. Open 9am to 5pm, Mon-Fri.

www.energysavingtrust.org.uk

Affordable tariffs

All electricity firms are obliged to offer affordable tariffs to customers who may be struggling. If you spend more than 10% of your household income on energy (inc. heating), or receive benefits, you should contact your own electricity supplier to find out more.

Scottish Hydro 0800 622838

Scottish Power 0845 270 0700

Scottish Gas 0800 072 7100

EDF Energy 0800 269 450

E-ON 0800 404 6287

N-Power 0808 172 6999

If in any doubt, please don't hesitate to contact me - I will always do my best to help you find out what options are open to you.