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<p>We have a range of initiatives to help all households with their energy bills.</p><p>Firstly, we are helping vulnerable consumers with their bills through the warm home discount scheme, winter fuel payments and cold weather payments. Secondly, we are helping households waste less energy and cut their bills through energy company obligation, the green deal and smart meters. Thirdly, we are providing legislative backing to Ofgem's Retail Market Reforms which will ensure that consumers are on the cheapest tariff their supplier offer which meets their preferences as well as providing clearer and more transparent information to help consumers switch suppliers.</p><p>Last year, the Department provided funding to reduce fuel poverty, boost energy efficiency through the green deal and encourage collective switching through the DECC Local Authority Competition 2012-13. 19 grants were awarded to local authorities in the North West. The full list of projects awarded funding is available here:</p><p>https://www.gov.uk/decc-local-authority-competition</p> |