Millions more on benefits to get £150 off energy bills
Summary
The UK government is expanding the Warm Home Discount, allowing twice as many households to receive a £150 discount on their energy bills this winter. The change means that anyone on means-tested benefits will automatically receive the discount, regardless of their property's size or energy efficiency.Key Facts
- About twice as many households will benefit from a £150 discount on their energy bills this winter.
- The change affects those on means-tested benefits, who will now automatically qualify for the discount.
- The previous restrictions based on property size and home energy score have been removed.
- This change will help an additional 2.7 million households, including nearly a million with children.
- Energy companies will pay for and distribute this discount, but the criteria are set by the government.
- Some critics say the expanded scheme still excludes those on non-means-tested benefits.
- Energy UK's chief executive supports the changes and calls for further targeted support.
- The expansion may slightly increase energy bills for all due to costs being covered by energy companies.
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