Millions of households are facing a challenging winter as the temperatures begin to drop and the daylight hours get shorter. Many people will be putting on an extra layer of clothing instead of central heating this year in an effort to keep energy bills down due to the rising cost of living.
The £2,500 Energy Price Guarantee will remain in place until 2024 and is expected to help households with average usage save around £1,000 per year, but if you use more then you’ll pay more and similarly, if you use less, you’ll pay less. The £400 energy rebate started this month, which will see £66 automatically discounted off electricity bills every month until March 2023.
There’s also the Warm Home Discount Scheme, administered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), which opens in November and gives people on certain benefits £150 off their electricity bill. The scheme has changed this year, so we’re taking a look at eligibility, who needs to apply and who will be paid automatically.
