In a household with additional health needs, how can I reduce my energy bills?

When one or more people at home have with additional health needs, managing rising energy costs presents a unique challenge. Fortunately, Wolverhampton residents now have access to Kuppa, a digital advice tool that empowers households to take control of their energy usage and reduce costs.

In this blog post, we’ll explore how you can use Kuppa to navigate these challenges, saving money while ensuring your comfort and well-being at home.

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How additional health needs and energy needs meet

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For residents with additional health needs, managing rising energy costs can be especially complex.

Certain chronic conditions, like asthma or COPD, may require additional heating or cooling for comfort and symptom management. Essential medical devices such as oxygen concentrators or electrically-powered mobility aids, can increase electricity consumption. Individuals with chronic conditions may also spend more time at home, resulting in increased energy usage for daily activities.

Even implementing home upgrades that can increase the energy efficiency of a home can be especially difficult for those with additional health needs. Many effective home upgrades, such as installing insulation, can be invasive and disruptive. Maintaining stable routines and a supportive home environment is important for effective condition management and maintaining emotional well-being.

These unique circumstances contribute to higher energy needs, higher bills and reduced options for home upgrades that could save money.

Fortunately, with the right tools and knowledge, it’s possible to take action while ensuring a comfortable and sustainable living environment.

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Introducing Kuppa: Your Energy-Saving Companion

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Kuppa is a digital tool that helps Wolverhampton residents to reduce their bills by implementing energy-saving measures in their homes, and signposting them to relevant grants to help with costs. All you need to get started is your postcode and a quiet 5 minutes.

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Learn About Energy Saving Measures That Suit You

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Kuppa recommends low-cost, high-impact energy-saving measures that are easy to implement, as well as a wide range of home upgrades that could save you money in the long-run. At Kuppa, we’ve spoken to residents in households with additional needs who were pleased to learn about innovative measures like Q-Bot - a robot that sprays insulation under your floor with minimal disruption to you.

All Kuppa’s recommendations are tailored to your unique circumstances and energy usage.

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Act Now and Start Saving

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Living with health conditions shouldn’t mean sacrificing financial stability or comfort.
If you're a Wolverhampton resident, visit www.yourkuppa.com/wolverhampton to find out how you could save today.

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