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<p>In addition to the £50 reduction in energy bills we have delivered, we are committed
to helping the most vulnerable, including those in rural areas and off-grid.</p><p>
</p><p>This year's Buy Oil Early campaign, coordinated by DECC, was launched by industry
in September. DECC has also worked with industry and consumer representative organisations
to provide guidance on forming oil buying clubs which will allow savings through bulk
buying.</p><p> </p><p>Making homes more energy efficient is vital in order to reduce
energy bills. The Green Deal offers a way for homeowners to identify and pay for the
most effective energy efficiency measures for their home, such as insulation and more
efficient boilers.</p><p> </p><p>Customers on a low income or in a hard-to-insulate
property may be able get additional support through the Energy Company Obligation.
We are also currently consulting on changes to the Energy Company Obligation that
will drive greater delivery to off-gas households and make it easier for suppliers
to deliver to rural areas.</p><p> </p><p>Renewable heating systems allow off-gas grid
householders to switch from more expensive fossil fuels. The launch of the domestic
Renewable Heat Incentive by Easter will provide payments to homeowners and help drive
the uptake of such systems.</p><p> </p><p>DECC is also working to ensure the fuel
poverty strategy will reflect the needs of the most severely fuel poor in off-gas
grid areas when it is published later this year.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
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