The Energy and Water Ombudsman NSW, Janine Young, held a Bring Your Bills days for consumers at the Seventh day Adventist church.

Ms Young was joined by a host of other government departments and community support groups.

Each stall provided advice on how to save money and where to get help for those struggling with bills, fines or other cost of living expenses. 

Ms Young said affordability is a key issue for people in the Murrumbidgee region.

Griffith resident Anna Tuwai was happy with the advice she received. 

“I found out about a 15 per cent discount that I can get on my energy bill that I didn’t know about before”. 

Kylie Walker, Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH), said there are many ways to cut down on your energy bills that people may not know about it. 

“When it’s really hot in summer, many people turn their air conditioners down to 18 degrees, the lowest possible option. However, if you turn it to 25 degrees, it cools your house just as effectively and costs far less money”.

Ms Walker said there are also schemes for low income earners to trade in energy guzzling older models of fridges and other appliances with newer, more efficient models. Details are found on the OEH website. 

Requests for further presentations by the Energy and Water Ombudsman can be directed to Narelle Brown at community@ewon.com.au