{"id":144480,"date":"2023-12-06T11:14:22","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T11:14:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theprojectsworld.com\/?p=144480"},"modified":"2023-12-06T11:14:22","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T11:14:22","slug":"energy-supplier-with-5-2million-customers-giving-one-off-bill-rebate-worth-150-will-you-get-it-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theprojectsworld.com\/lifestyle\/energy-supplier-with-5-2million-customers-giving-one-off-bill-rebate-worth-150-will-you-get-it-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Energy supplier with 5.2million customers giving one-off bill rebate worth \u00a3150 – will you get it? | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"
A MAJOR energy supplier with 5.2million customers will be making one-off automatic \u00a3150 payments to thousands of households.<\/p>\n
EDF is giving struggling customers extra cash to help with rising energy bills this winter.<\/p>\n
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The help comes in the form of the Warm Home discount, a one-off deduction on energy bills which is usually applied automatically.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Those eligible can expect to receive the top-up between October 2023 and March 2024.<\/p>\n
To qualify you need to claim either the guaranteed credit element of\u00a0Pension Credit\u00a0or a different qualifying means-tested benefit, including:<\/p>\n
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Income support<\/li>\n
Income based\u00a0jobseeker's allowance<\/li>\n
Income related\u00a0employment and support allowance<\/li>\n
Housing benefit<\/li>\n
Universal Credit<\/li>\n
Child\u00a0tax credit<\/li>\n
Working tax credits<\/li>\n
Pension Credit savings credit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
You must have claimed any of the above on August 13, 2023, to be eligible.<\/p>\n
If you live in a more energy-efficient property that may disqualify you from eligibility even if you receive a qualifying benefit.<\/p>\n
The "big six" suppliers are all taking part in the scheme this year, including British Gas, Octopus Energy and E.ON.<\/p>\n
Several smaller firms are also taking part including So Energy and Utility Warehouse.<\/p>\n
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Adam Scorer, chief executive of fuel poverty\u00a0charity\u00a0National Energy Action (NEA), previously referred to the Warm Home Discount as a "lifeline".<\/p>\n
The average family on a duel-fuel energy tariff paying by direct debit is now forking out \u00a31,834 for their yearly bills under the current Ofgem price cap.<\/p>\n
Do I need to apply for the discount?<\/h2>\n
There are three elements to the rebate scheme:<\/p>\n
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Core Group 1 – These are eligible customers in receipt of Guarantee Pension Credit will be identified by the DWP and should receive the rebate automatically.<\/li>\n
Core Group 2 – Eligible customers in England\u00a0or\u00a0Wales who will also be identified by the DWP and should receive the rebate automatically.<\/li>\n
Scotland Broader Group – These customers will need to apply through their supplier. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How will I receive the discount from EDF?<\/h2>\n
EDF say they expect to apply all discounts by the end of March 2024 but you should receive a letter beforehand telling you that you qualify.<\/p>\n
As with other energy providers, EDF is applying the discount as credit if you pay via direct debit or on receipt of bills.<\/p>\n
Once this has been applied, it will show on your next bill.<\/p>\n
If you're a prepayment customer, you'll receive a voucher in the post and instructions on redeeming it.<\/p>\n
You will only be able to redeem the voucher at the Post Office. <\/p>\n
If you're a smart Pay As You Go customer, the rebate will be credited directly to your electricity meter. <\/p>\n
You'll receive confirmation that this has been completed and will be able to view this in your online account.<\/p>\n
Other energy bill help you can get if you're not eligible for this scheme<\/h2>\n
If you are not eligible for this scheme you may still be able to get additional support.<\/p>\n
Thousands of households will receive a\u00a0Winter Fuel Payment\u00a0in November and December.<\/p>\n
Most people who are eligible get it automatically like if you receive\u00a0state pension.<\/p>\n
In most cases, you don't have to apply for the Winter Fuel Payment, but you will need to if you haven't received it before.<\/p>\n
The\u00a0Cold Weather Payment\u00a0is also paid to eligible people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n
You get \u00a325 for each seven-day period where temperatures are zero degrees Celsius or below between November 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024.<\/p>\n
The\u00a0British Gas\u00a0Energy Trust has reopened the Individual and Families Fund for those struggling with\u00a0energy debt.<\/p>\n
Many councils are also providing cost-of-living payments to those struggling through the Household Support fund.<\/p>\n
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