Government Financial support
Warm Home Discount scheme
The Government have announced how eligible people can apply for the Warm Home Discount this winter, details to share in your local areas are available below:
You might be eligible for the government’s £150 Warm Home Discount this winter. Millions are set to save £150 on energy bills this winter, as government urges eligible households to check they are named on their bill to get the Warm Home Discount automatically.
Every household where the billpayer is on means-tested benefits is in line for the rebate, following the expansion of the scheme last year.
In England and Wales, this includes households in receipt of:
- Housing Benefit
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- Pension Credit
- Universal Credit
Having the eligible person named on your electricity bill will help make sure households receive the discount automatically. Make sure you do this by Sunday 23 August.
Winter Fuel Payments
Residents can get between £250 and £600 to help pay your heating bills if you were born on or before 25 September 1956. Find out more at www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment
Water Bills
WaterSure and WaterHelp can help make water bills lower, particularly for people who have lower income or need water for health conditions.
Find out more: www.thameswater.co.uk/help/account-and-billing/financial-support/waterhelp
As well as this financial Support there are also grants which fund Energy Efficiency (insulation) improvements.
More information and see if you are eligible.
Any improvement to the Energy Efficiency (insulation) of your property will mean you waste less energy and therefore allow you to heat your home for less money.
