The UK Government has shared new updates on how the £400 Energy Bills Support Scheme Alternative Funding (EBSS AF) will be administered and delivered, in response to written queries from several MPs. The application portal is expected to open on or before February 27, 2023.
Energy and Climate Minister Graham Stuart MP confirmed on Thursday that the one-off, non-repayable lump sum will be delivered by 363 local authorities across Scotland, England and Wales, providing financial support to around 900,000 households without a direct relationship with a domestic electricity supplier.
He also said that guidance on the payment will be sent to local authorities ahead of the application portal opening, but couldn’t give an exact date on when the money will land in bank accounts as it will depend on how long it takes for a local council to process the application. Eligibility guidelines will be published on the application portal when it opens at the end of the month.
