Energy Bills Support Scheme: seven days left to apply for alternative funding

Wednesday 31 May 2023 will be the last day to apply for the Government’s Energy Bills Support Scheme Alternative Funding or Alternative Fuel Payment if you are eligible.

Cost of living help

Most households received a £400 discount on their energy bills automatically through their electricity provider and this will show on your energy statements, but some people will need to claim their discount another way. This includes:- 

• Anybody who uses a traditional pre-payment meter to pay for electricity 
• Those without a direct relationship to an electricity supplier 
• Households who use an alternative fuel.

Energy Bills Support Scheme – Alternative Funding 

The Alternative Funding scheme is a one-off payment of £400 for households who do not have a direct relationship with an electricity provider. This includes people who live in care homes and park homes among others. Find out more here.

Eligible households can apply for this payment on Gov.uk by searching ‘energy bills support if you do not get it automatically’ or by calling 0808 175 3287 Mondays to Fridays, 8am to 6pm. 

Alternative Fuel Payment  

Households who do not have a domestic gas supply, and instead use an alternative fuel such as LPG or biomass, are eligible for a further £200 payment. This has been received by most eligible households automatically through their electricity provider and will be shown on your electricity statement. 

Households who don’t have either a domestic gas supply or a direct relationship with an electricity provider will need to apply for the Alternative Fuel Payment – Alternative Funding to receive a one-off £200 payment. Find out more here.

Eligible households can apply for this payment  on Gov.uk by searching ‘Apply for alternative fuel bill support if you do not get it automatically’ or by calling 0808 175 3287 Mondays to Fridays, 8am to 6pm. 

Find more cost of living support on our dedicated webpages.