Fuel Poverty - Grants and Schemes

There are various grants and schemes available to help you cover the cost of fuel bills and make your home energy efficient.

Winter Fuel Payments: This is a payment made to people who have reached Pension Credit age

Cold Weather Payments:  If you are on certain benefits, you may be eligible for these if the weather in your area falls to 0° centigrade or below for seven days in a row

Warm Home Discount: If your electricity supplier belongs to this scheme and you're getting the guarantee part of Pension Credit, you will automatically get an annual discount of £140 off your electricity bill. You may also be eligible if you are on a low income and meet your energy supplier's criteria for the scheme.

Grants for Energy Efficiency: If you are on a low income and claim one of a range of income and disability related benefits, you may be able to get a grant to help with the costs of improving the energy efficiency of your home. For example by updating heating systems or insulation.