Energy Grant

Ultrasonic

brewerdave said:

The problem will be that if they expand it, it'll probably capture second holiday homes as well, like static caravans - politically that wouldn't go down well.

Currently people with permanent construction second homes will be getting the payment twice...

Virgo19

Hello, I have posted very much the same as you have, I have e.mailed my MP, the Chancellor, the Energy Minster any many more and waiting on answers, this has to be sorted.

chriss1e

I to  have done the same emailed my MP  and Rishi Sunak as well  
My MP  says he has contacted department of BEIS and awaiting their  reply 
If the goverment is saying everyone to get this  grant then everyone should and because we live on RESIDENTIAL park sites not second homes main homes we will not ,yet Rishi and his mates who definatly don't need this money will
It's a joke 

RogerBareford

chriss1e said:

I to  have done the same emailed my MP  and Rishi Sunak as well  
My MP  says he has contacted department of BEIS and awaiting their  reply 
If the goverment is saying everyone to get this  grant then everyone should and because we live on RESIDENTIAL park sites not second homes main homes we will not ,yet Rishi and his mates who definatly don't need this money will
It's a joke 

I don't think they have claimed "everyone" will get this grant it's currently only for people who have an account with an energy supplier.

It's not "a joke" as you describe because they have gone for the easiest and cheapest option where they just give it to all residential energy accounts because that's the least amount of admin, least amount of cost and allows it to be paid out quickly.

You have every right to petition the goverment and i would have thought unusual cases like yourself should have a route to get support through the council instead so you don't miss out. But no point in getting annoyed at how it's been done because they havn't intentionally missed you out.

chris_n

How do you pay for your usage in these situations? Is it metered Or a fixed amount? How much do you pay for a unit? Do you pay a standing charge?

Virgo19

When will I get the £400 and how will it be paid?

All households in England, Wales and Scotland will be given a one-off £400 discount on their fuel bills in October.

          Please note, it say's all households, this is from the BBC news page.

molerat

Virgo19 said:

When will I get the £400 and how will it be paid?

All households in England, Wales and Scotland will be given a one-off £400 discount on their fuel bills in October.

          Please note, it say's all households, this is from the BBC news page.

Ah, the BBC said it so it must be true. 

On the other hand what the government said - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cost-of-living-support/cost-of-living-support-factsheet-26-may-2022

Households will get £400 of support  ............

Energy suppliers will deliver this support to households with a domestic electricity meter .............

This support will apply directly for households in England, Scotland, and Wales

No mention of ALL

pochase

Virgo19 said:

When will I get the £400 and how will it be paid?

All households in England, Wales and Scotland will be given a one-off £400 discount on their fuel bills in October.

          Please note, it say's all households, this is from the BBC news page.

This is from the official fact sheet

 This means that almost all of the eight million most vulnerable households will get £1,200 of one-off support in total this year to help with the cost of living, with all domestic electricity customers receiving at least £400.

You are not a domestic customer, you receive your energy through a commercial account.

chriss1e

Yes we do pay site who are a commercial account 
On my site the age group are mostly 60's and upwards and most only have state pension to live on ,they could do with this help
Yet  Rishi and his mates who don't need this £400 will get it because they pay direct to an energy provider 
None of it makes sense yes help people but not billionaires who dont need the help 

Benny2020

Governments find it difficult to target payments to individuals, its much easier to do it the way they are but if you have a better idea then tell your local MP.