Energy support scheme offering £400 to households set to end within days
Don’t miss out on €400! Warning for thousands of households as the free cash offer will end in a few days
- Thousands of households can benefit from an energy bill
- Those who did not receive the energy discount in October can claim it
- Eligible applicants have until the end of the month to apply for the scheme
More than 900,000 households could benefit from a £400 energy bill, but still have days to apply.
The one-off payment is non-refundable and will help households that have not automatically received the £400 energy rebate issued from October 2022.
The scheme will close on 31 May 2023 and will benefit residents living in park or care homes and other off-grid properties.
Those who pay their landlord directly for energy at a commercial rate can also claim support.
Thousands could miss a £400 one-off payment from a government support scheme that closes at the end of the month
The Energy Support Scheme Alternative Funding, aims to help families fight the rising cost of living. who are eligible for the scheme can apply through an online portal.
England, Scotland and Wales can use the government’s online portal, while those in Northern Ireland can apply through a separate portal.
Thousands of households will benefit from the payment, including those living on farms, houseboats or mobile homes.
Only one application can be made per household and those who have already received the energy discount cannot apply.
To check your eligibility, visit the gov.uk website or call the Government Contact Center Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm.
The application needs your email address, phone number and bank details.
Those not registered for council tax must upload proof of address as part of the application process.
Applicants living in care homes must upload an invoice for care home costs or an official document from the care home.
The government website has more information on how to apply and when payments will be made.
The £400 is paid depending on the date the application is submitted and when it is processed.
Amanda Solloway, Secretary of the Department of Energy and Security and Net Zero said: “I urge anyone who was unable to obtain their EBSS rebates through the regular means to apply through our secure channels.
It is essential that you submit your application as soon as possible. The sooner you do that, the sooner help can reach you.’
The EBBS is just one of several government schemes to address the energy crisis.
Many households, including property guardians and those living in student accommodation, may be eligible for £200 as part of the Alternative fuel payment scheme, which also closes on 31 May 2023.