Domestic households across Great Britain that have a direct relationship with their electricity supplier are receiving a £400 non-repayable payment in six instalments under the Energy Bills Support Scheme as part of the UK Government’s £37 billion cost of living support package.
However, some 900,000 households without a direct relationship with their electricity supplier, will need to apply for a one-off payment of £400 from the Energy Bills Support Scheme Alternative Funding, which will then be paid directly to them by their local authority. 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 UK Government has confirmed that the application portal for the Energy Bills Support Scheme Alternative Funding is due to open later this month, along with a dedicated helpline to assist customers without online access.
