People in Wales who have pre-payment meters or households which aren't connected to mains gas will be able to claim money towards their energy bills. The scheme is open to those in intense financial crisis and who are at immediate risk of self-disconnection, or have already self-disconnected.
The Welsh Government scheme will see vouchers distributed via the Fuel Bank Foundation. Nearly 120,000 people on prepayment meters will be eligible for approximately 49,000 vouchers which will range from £30 in summer months to £49 in winter, with households receiving up to three vouchers over a six-month period. The £4m scheme will also include a Heat Fund to provide direct support to an estimated 2,000 households across Wales who are living off the gas grid and are reliant on heating oil and liquid gas.
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