Energy bills support via EBSS Alternative Funding and Alternative Fuel Payments
Energy Bills Support Scheme Alternative Funding (EBSS AF)
The Energy Bills Support Scheme Alternative Funding (EBSS AF) is providing support of £400 for energy bills for households in England, Scotland, and Wales without a direct relationship to a domestic electricity supplier. This support is provided by His Majesty’s Government and is delivered by local authorities.
The scheme is now open to all eligible households across Great Britain until 31 May 2023.
Eligibility
Subject to applications meeting the eligibility criteria, people who will be able to receive support under EBSS AF include:
- care home residents and others in care facilities/sheltered accommodation (wholly or partly self-funded)
- park home residents, houseboats and caravans that can provide proof of address
- social and private tenants who pay for energy through a landlord on a commercial supply
- homes on a heat network/private wire
- off-grid homes
- farmhouses used for wholly domestic purposes
Alternative Fuel Payment (AFP) scheme
The government is also providing a further £200 Alternative Fuel Payment (AFP) to help those households who use alternative fuels such as biomass or heating oil to meet energy costs this winter. Most households eligible for the AFP support in Great Britain, will receive payment automatically via their electricity supplier in February, with no need to take any action. Some households will need to apply for the AFP, as shown below.
The scheme is now open to all eligible households across Great Britain until 31 May 2023.
How to apply
If you are eligible for EBSS AF or AFP, you will need to fill out a short online form via the GOV.UK website.
This form can be found by searching Apply for energy bill support if you do not get it automatically into the search bar on GOV.UK or an internet search engine.
Applications are made directly to His Majesty’s Government, not to or via Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council. If you do not have online access, you can apply via a contact centre on 08081753287 where a representative will guide you through the application process. Once you have applied, your application will be processed and verified. After this if your application is successful, your details will be shared with local authorities, who will deliver the one-off, non repayable support. The payment will be made directly into your bank account in a single instalment.
Further information can be found on GOV.UK
Contact
If you have any queries regarding the above, please email ctrebate@basingstoke.gov.uk