The UK Government's £400 Energy Bills Support Scheme Alternative Funding (EBSS AF) application portal is now open and accepting applications from eligible households across Scotland, England and Wales.
The one-off, non-repayable lump sum will be delivered by local authorities and aims to provide financial support to around 900,000 households without a direct relationship with a domestic electricity supplier. This includes people who live in park homes, houseboats, off-grid and care homes, or those paying their energy bills as part of an all-inclusive rental agreement with their landlord.
The nationwide rollout launched several days ahead of the expected start date of February 27 and already a few members of the Daily Record Money Saving Scotland Facebook group have confirmed they have successfully completed the short online application form. Once the application has been submitted, your local council will contact you within four weeks to give you an update on its progress.
