People on low incomes across Gedling borough could benefit from a £150 rebate on their energy bills – and are being urged to act now where they need to, so they can get the support before this year’s scheme closes.
The help is available to over three million households across Great Britain that are most at risk of fuel poverty, with many receiving the discount automatically.
However, some customers have been sent a letter asking them to confirm their details by calling the Warm Home Discount Helpline so they can check their eligibility and get the rebate.
To mark the start of Big Energy Saving Week, Minister for Affordability and Skills Amanda Solloway is today urging any of these households who need to provide more information to call the helpline by February 29 and get the support they are entitled to.
Minister for Affordability and Skills Amanda Solloway said: “Today, I am urging people on low incomes who have been notified about the Warm Home Discount to make sure they act now to get £150 off their energy bill.
“Please check your letter and call our helpline before the end of February if you need to provide more information.”
The government’s Warm Home Discount offers energy bill support for low-income pensioners and households with high energy costs.
These customers received a letter at the end of last year explaining the discount and instructions on any action they may need to take.
For most of these customers, the discount is automatically applied to bills between October 2023 and March 2024, or is available as a top-up voucher for those with a prepayment meter.
However, some people who received a letter and could qualify for the support have been asked ring the government helpline number provided in their letter to confirm their details.
Customers can also find out more on the government’s Warm Home Discount gov.uk page and use the online eligibility checker to see if they qualify or call the general Warm Home Discount helpline on 0800 030 9322.
Anyone can access advice on how to reduce energy costs and heat their home for less via the government’s Help for Households website. This includes energy saving tips as part of the It All Adds Up campaign, which helped British households an estimated £120 million on their energy bills last winter.
