Help is now available for people wanting to save money on their energy bill.
Citizens Advice Allerdale is running Energy Best Deal sessions until May to help people cut down costs by switching supplier or making their homes more energy efficient.
Lyndsay Carver, energy champion at Citizens Advice Allerdale, said: "Bigger bills for gas and electricity can add to people's financial worries at the beginning of the year.
"Many people could be able to save hundreds on their bills by switching to a cheaper deal or making their home more energy efficient."
For more information call Citizens Advice Allerdale on 01900 604735.
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