The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) announced that millions of households across Great Britain will receive non-repayable discounts on their energy bills this winter, as the UK government today (Friday 29 July) sets out further details of the Energy Bills Support Scheme.
The £400 discount, administered by energy suppliers, will be paid to consumers over 6 months with payments starting from October 2022, to ensure households receive financial support throughout the winter months.
Those with a domestic electricity meter point paying for their energy via standard credit, payment card and direct debit will receive an automatic deduction to their bills over the 6-month period – totalling £400.
In all cases, no household should be asked for bank details at any point. Ministers are urging consumers to stay alert to potential scams and report these to the relevant authorities where they are suspected.
Announcement:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/400-energy-bills-discount-to-support-households-this-winter
