Support for energy costs through various government funded schemes.
If you were born before 25 September 1957 you could get between £250 and £600 to help you pay your heating bills.
More information is available on Gov.uk
The Energy Bills Support Scheme Alternative Funding (EBSS Alternative Funding) is a £400 payment for households either without a domestic electricity meter, or people without a direct relationship with an energy supplier (e.g. care home residents and park homes). Check if you’re eligible.
If you are getting certain benefits, £25 extra a week is available during the winter when the temperature is zero or below for more than seven days. Check if you’re eligible.
It will be cheaper for you to install energy saving materials such as thermal insulation or solar panels with 0% VAT for the next five years, helping to improve energy efficiency in your home and keep heating bills down.
Find ways to save energy in your home
You may be eligible for grants to improve the energy efficiency of your home, which could help to reduce your energy bills. If you’re a homeowner you could be eligible for free energy efficiency installation such as: solar panels, airsource heat pumps and wall and loft insulation. You can learn more about renewable energy at:
The energy saving trust
Energy Advice in Rural Northumberland
Find energy grants for your home (Help to Heat)
Community Action Northumberland operates a bulk buying scheme (OilCAN) for residents purchasing oil, coal and LPG. Residents can join the scheme for £12 per year to access fuel at lower prices.
Learn more about the OilCAN scheme
Read the Citizens advice Energy Advice Booklet.
Northern Powergrid are offering Priority Services Membership for customers needing extra support. If you are a resident who relies on electricity for the following you will be able to register:
Here is a informative leaflet from Northern Powergrid on Priority Services Membership Read the Northern Powergrid Priority Services Membership leaflet
For Northern Powergrid customers in need of extra support Priority Services Membership provides personal dedicated care, register for the Northern Powergrid service.
Find out how to contact Northern Powergrid.
If you would like to speak to somebody about electricity and gas bills. Request a call back from Citizen’s Advice via Frontline app . Or phone the Northumberland Communities Together response hub on 01670 620015 from 9am to 6pm 7 days a week or email NCT@northumberland.gov.uk.
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