The UK government sets out further details of the Energy Bills Support Scheme.
Millions of households across Great Britain will receive non-repayable discounts on their energy bills this winter, as the UK government sets out further details of the Energy Bills Support Scheme.
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.
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.
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. 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.
The announcement comes as the government launches an online service to help homeowners make informed choices on the energy efficiency of their homes, which will thereby help reduce consumers’ energy consumption and energy costs.
For further information visit £400 energy bills discount to support households this winter - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)