Help with Energy Bills?

ExiledCockney

Hi,

I hope someone can help.

I receive Income Support, Disability Living Allowance (TRC and LRM) and Incapacity Benefit. I was under the impression that there was to be a Grant this year to assist with energy costs, but despite searching all I can find are Winter Fuel Payments (which I am too young for) and Cold Weather Payments (which I am eligible for)

I am sure that I didn't dream it up, can anyone point me in the right direction?

nannytone_2

energy providers are running the 'warm home' scheme for people on means tested benefits, so it isnt a payment from the government, it is allocated through the energy providers.

the problem is that it is limited by numners, so if you havent already applied, there is no guarantee that you will get it.

contact your energy provider for nformation.

ExiledCockney

Thank You!

Found the relevant page on my suppliers website - finally!

They didn't exactly advertise that did they? I'm already on the "Essentials" tarrif, so I'm a bit annoyed that they didn't inform me. Hey Ho.

nannytone_2

i'm even more gutted ... i moved into a new build 2 months ago and still havent found out who the energy supplier is!
been told to wait for a bill, but by that time it will be too late to even apply!

[Deleted User]

if there was a supply when you moved in ask the developers,they should know

Mupette

ExiledCockney wrote: »

Thank You!

Found the relevant page on my suppliers website - finally!

They didn't exactly advertise that did they? I'm already on the "Essentials" tarrif, so I'm a bit annoyed that they didn't inform me. Hey Ho.

It's been all over the news for months now.

gentlebloke

'Warm Home Discount' - £120 off electricity bill. Core Group is those in receipt of Guaranteed Pension Credit. Broader Group depends on supplier....

nannytone_2

sorry i mislead you a bit ...
i know the supplier....but i dont have an account with them ( according to scottish power anyway)
we've been told to wait on the first bill and when we have the account number THEN we can sort out direct debits/tariffs etc.

Scottish_Power

Hi nannytone,

If you want to sort this now drop me an e-mailw ith your meter serial numbers and address and I will get your account set up, you can then register for the Warm Home Discount if you are eligible.

My e-mail address is [EMAIL="onlinecomplaints@scottishpower.com"]onlinecomplaints@scottishpower.com[/EMAIL]

Kind regards

Graeme @ ScottishPower

dave030445

gentlebloke wrote: »

'Warm Home Discount' - £120 off electricity bill. Core Group is those in receipt of Guaranteed Pension Credit. Broader Group depends on supplier....

Its not just pension credit you get it if you are on other benefits aswell.

ExiledCockney

I've checked with my supplier's website and I am entitled to the Warm Home Discount. I am applying this evening. (Needed to get some paperwork together first)

Thanks to all for your help.

I don't watch the news if I can help it, it's too despressing, so was unaware. Anything I have seen about this implied it was just for pensioners, when in fact it isn't. Once I was able to establish what the grant was actually called I was able to find the information.

Thanks again.