The Consumer Energy Minister is urging people across Nottinghamshire to check whether they can apply for additional support for energy bills. Households may be able to claim up to £600 in support for energy bills through two dedicated schemes, which applications close for on May 31.
To help households manage their energy bills, a range of schemes were set up and support is still available for those that might not recieve this help directly. Minister Amanda Solloway is urging people to check if they are eligible before the schemes close.
The support available includes £400 to those who don’t have a direct relationship with a domestic electricity supplier through the Energy Bills Support Scheme Alternative Funding. This includes farmers, park home residents, houseboats on a fixed mooring and those who live in partly or wholly self-funded care homes.
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So far more than 12,400 people in the East Midlands have applied for the scheme. Minister Solloway has also called on people who use alternative fuels, such as heating oil, LPG or biomass, to heat their homes.
She also urges them to make the most of the dedicated Alternative Fuel Payment Alternative Funding scheme. Through this scheme eligible households can receive £200 in support.
Minister for Energy Consumers and Affordability Amanda Solloway said: "Putin’s illegal war in Ukraine has had a devastating impact on energy prices around the world – we have acted quickly to help customers in the East Midlands and across the UK with their bills. This meant we covered around half of a typical household’s energy bill this winter, with most customers receiving this discount straight to their bills.
"But there are some groups we need to come forward to get their support – and there is still time to do so. People could still receive hundreds of pounds in savings, so please don’t miss out – use our online portal and helplines to check if you’re eligible and get an application in before 31 May.”
More information about how to apply for the schemes can be found on GOV.UK
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