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This includes those who do not have a domestic electricity meter or a direct relationship with an energy supplier, such as park home residents. In these circumstances, landlords who resell energy to their tenants should pass the discounted payments on appropriately, in line with Ofgem rules to protect tenants.Īs part of this package, we are confirming today that further funding will be available to provide equivalent support of £400 for energy bills for the 1% of households who will not be reached through the EBSS. This also applies to students and other tenants renting properties with domestic electricity contracts from landlords where fixed energy costs are included in their rental charges. This means that where a person’s housing circumstances change during the 6-month period, such as those leaving or moving home, they will still benefit from the relevant portion of the total £400. The non-repayable discount will be provided on a monthly basis regardless of whether consumers pay monthly, quarterly or have an associated payment card. Households will see a discount of £66 applied to their energy bills in October and November, rising to £67 each month from December through to March 2023. We know there are tough times ahead and we will continue to do everything in our power to help people. This £400 off energy bills is part of our £37 billion of help for households, including 8 million of the most vulnerable households receiving £1,200 of direct support to help with the cost of living.

We know that people are struggling with rising energy prices which is why we have taken action with support over the winter months to help ease the pressure on household budgets. While no government can control global gas prices, we have a responsibility to step in where we can and this significant £400 discount on energy bills we’re providing will go some way to help millions of families over the colder months.Ĭhancellor of the Exchequer, Nadhim Zahawi, said: People across the country are understandably worried about the global rise in energy costs, and the pressure this is placing on everyday bills. Ministers are urging consumers to stay alert of potential scams and report these to the relevant authorities where they are suspected.īusiness and Energy Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said: In all cases, no household should be asked for bank details at any point. These customers will need to take action to redeem these at their usual top-up point, such as their nearest local PayPoint or Post Office branch.

Traditional prepayment meter customers will be provided with Energy Bill discount vouchers from the first week of each month, issued via SMS text, email or post, using the customer’s registered contact details. Those with a domestic electricity meter point paying for their energy via standard credit, payment card and direct debit will receive an automatic deduction to their bills over the 6 month period – totalling £400. The £400 discount, administered by energy suppliers, will be paid to consumers over 6 months with payments starting from October 2022, to ensure households receive financial support throughout the winter months. Millions of households across Great Britain will receive non-repayable discounts on their energy bills this winter, as the UK government today (29 July 2022) sets out further details of the Energy Bills Support Scheme.

Households to start receiving £400 off their energy bills from October, with the discount made in 6 instalments to help families throughout the winter period.