(Published 21/07/2023)
You may be able to get help if you’re struggling to afford your energy bills. You might be able to take advantage of certain benefits, grants and help offered by the government and energy suppliers.
Energy Support Scheme:
The Energy Bill Support Scheme gave every household £400 off their electricity bill - this ended in March 2023.
The Energy Bill Support Scheme hasn’t been extended or replaced.
For more information please click here
Energy Price Guarantee:
In October 2022 the government introduced the Energy Price Guarantee to limit the amount you pay for gas and electricity. This will end on 31 March 2024.
You don’t need to do anything. The Energy Price Guarantee automatically applies to all types of energy tariffs.
The amount your charged for energy depends on your tariff.
Your energy tariff sets the price you pay for gas and electricity. If you're not sure what tariff you're on, check your energy bills or contact your energy supplier.
The Energy Price Guarantee will be reviewed on 1 July 2023.
For more information please click here
Can I sign up to the Priority Services Register:
You can get extra help from your gas and electricity supplier by signing up to the Priority Services Register. You can sign up if you’re either:
- of State Pension age
- disabled or sick
- considered ‘vulnerable’ by your energy network
You could be classed as vulnerable if you're disabled or have a long-term health condition. Your energy network might also consider you vulnerable if you:
- don't speak or read English well
- have children under 5 years old or are pregnant
- have no sense of smell or would struggle to smell gas
Check if you are eligible by clicking here
