Energy Bill Relief Scheme for Housing Association Residents
The government has announced that households on heat networks will be included in the £400 energy bill relief scheme. As part of a cost of living support package, the energy bill support scheme announced in May 2022, was unclear for households without a domestic electricity meter and/or that have no direct relationship with an electricity supplier such as housing association residents.
December 2022 update
The energy bill relief scheme will be available for housing association residents, households without a domestic electricity meter and/or that have no direct relationship with an electricity supplier, by applying online or by telephone to receive their payment. More information on the ways to apply will be available in early 2023.
“The government has announced that support comparable to EBRS will be extended to non-domestic energy customers who receive gas or electricity via public networks from non-licensed providers: see the EBRS: non-standard supplies of energy section.”
January 2023 update
The intended timeframe for the scheme was from 1 October 2022 until 31 March 2023. Following from the latest update, the government announced a new Energy Bill Discount Scheme from April 2023 to April 2024.
The National Housing Federation
The National Housing Federation has been updating their news article with the latest news about the Energy Bill Relief Scheme and households on heat networks.
Alternative Fuel Payment Support
The government is also providing a further £200 Alternative Fuel Payment (AFP). This payment will be made to help those households in Great Britain who use alternative fuels such as biomass or heating oil to meet energy costs this winter.
Find out more about the alternative fuel payment here.