Help with fuel and energy costs
National Energy Action
National Energy Action is the national fuel poverty charity, working to ensure that everyone in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is warm and safe at home.
If you or someone you know can’t afford to heat their home, National Energy Advice offer a range of advice and support.
Visit https://www.nea.org.uk/northern-ireland/
NIHE Oil Buying Network
Joining an oil buying club could save you money when purchasing oil. As a NI Oil Buying Network (OBN) member, you can order your oil each week (or whenever you need a refill) at a negotiated discount.
Average savings are currently £10 – £30 on 200 litres of oil for OBN members.
Do you want to save money on your next oil fill? NIHE Oil Buying Club carry out a daily Oil Price Index for up to the minute price per litre and this helps them in negotiations.
How does it work?
Anyone can sign up – you do NOT need to be a NIHE tenant. The oil buying club covers ALL postcodes in the District.
Once you join up, you send your ‘tentative’ order e.g. 200ls, 300ls, 400ls, by the deadline. You will then be contacted for your firm order by email or two-way texting service.
Full details are available at: https://www.nihe.gov.uk/community/ni-energy-advice/oil-buying-network
To make even better savings – NIHE Oil Buying Club suggests that you buy as little as 200 litres, and to help keep better track of heating oil prices. You can then order at a time that suits you, helping to avoid fuel theft. You’ll save more money by splitting up large orders over a number of weeks.
For more info, please call the Northern Ireland Housing Executive on 0800 111 4455 or email oilbuyingclubs@nihe.gov.uk
Fuel support from Saint Vincent de Paul
The Society of St Vincent de Paul provides a wide range of services for vulnerable people through their local offices and shops. They can also help people struggling with fuel poverty. Referrals can be made by local support agencies, or individuals/families can self refer and a representative of St Vincent de Paul will carry out a needs assessment. Please use the contact details below to access support:
Contact details for Saint Vincent de Paul
Fermanagh Area
Derrylin – 07873240493
Ederney – 07864726536
Enniskillen – 02866347788 (also covers Derrygonnelly, Arney, Belcoo, Garrison, Belleek)
Kinawley – 07732222137
Irvinestown – 07738838205
Lisnaskea – 07803536149
Newtownbutler – 07966718749
Tempo – 07736149986
Omagh Area
Beragh – 07738837875
Carrickmore – 07738838216
Dromore – 07379455844
Drumquin – 07548464927
Fintona – 07803551793
Killyclogher – 07738837992
Omagh – 07738837991
Strathroy – 07738838066
Fuel Stamp Scheme
St Vincent de Paul also operate a Fuel Stamp Scheme within the District. Stamps can be purchased from a number of retailers, including:
- Beragh Credit Union – 46 Main Street, Beragh
- Crozier’s Day Today – 44 Main Street, Seskinore
- Spar Ballygawley – 232 Omagh Road, Ballygawley
- Nearbuy – Main Street, Dromore
- McBrides Spar – Main Street, Dromore
- Omagh Credit Union – John Street, Omagh
- Newtownstewart Credit Union
- Duncan Shop / Post Office – Main Street, Drumquin
- SVP Shop – Castle Street, Omagh
- SVP Shop – Mullaghmore, Omagh
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Eurospar, Fintona
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Supervalu, Fintona
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Carrickmore Credit Union
Affordable Warmth Scheme
The Affordable Warmth Scheme is directed at low income households and aims to address the effects of fuel poverty and energy inefficiency.
To make an application to the Affordable Warmth Scheme, customers can contact The NI Energy Advice Service (NIEAS) by:
tel.: 0800 111 44 55
email: NIenergyadvice@nihe.gov.uk
More information is available at: https://www.nihe.gov.uk/housing-help/affordable-warmth-boiler-replacement/affordable-warmth-scheme
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