The UK Government recently announced that most eligible off-grid households have started to receive the £200 Alternative Fuel payment (AFP) discount automatically through their electricity supplier. Payments started on February 6 and are expected to be completed before the end of the month, however, this will depend on customers’ suppliers and how they pay their bills.
The vast majority of eligible households using oil, coal, LPG and biomass will not need to take any action to receive the support, but a small proportion will need to apply for it. These households will be able to make a claim at the end of February, through a GOV.UK portal which will include an overview of eligibility and what applicants need to do to apply for support.
In order to identify households that are eligible for the Alternative Fuel Payment, the UK Government has produced a list of eligible Meter Point Administration Numbers (MPANs) and told electricity suppliers to pay those customers.
