Energy Grants and Schemes
There are a range of schemes available to help people manage the cost of their energy bills, each with its own eligibility requirements.
There are lots of assistance schemes designed to support people with paying their energy bills. These all have differing eligibility criteria, so it’s a good idea to seek advice from a service like Citizens Advice to find out more about what you could be entitled to. We’ve listed some of the main financial assistance schemes below:
If you’ve reached State Pension age and get certain benefits, you might be eligible for a Winter Fuel Payment. This is an annual one-off payment to help you pay for heating during the winter. Further information can be found here.
Some energy suppliers offer a Warm Home Discount Scheme. This is a one-off discount on your energy bill. If you are eligible, your energy company will let you know.
The scheme in Scotland works slightly differently to the scheme in England and Wales. The Warm Home Discount Scheme is not available in Northern Ireland.
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You may be eligible for a Cold Weather Payment when it’s very cold if you receive certain benefits. This is in the form of a one-off payment to help with extra heating costs. More information is available here.
If you can’t afford to top up your prepayment meter, you might be able to get a fuel voucher. Better Housing Better Health through the National Energy Foundation can support with assessing your eligibility for fuel vouchers. Make a referral on this page.
The Cold Weather Priority (CWP) scheme supports households that use heating oil and who can be prioritised during cold weather and heating oil shortages.
If you are over 75 years old, or have someone in your household who is over 75, you may be eligible for the Cold Weather Priority scheme. Speak to your supplier about whether they are a member of this scheme. Find out more information, visit here.
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