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The government is sending a letter to more than 250,000 families to confirm whether they get this facility One-time discount of £150 on their energy bill This winter.
Letters will be placed on doormats across England and Wales from Tuesday after Sir Keir Starmer announced the extension warm home discount Plan last year.
all households entitled to exemption More than six million families in England, Scotland and Wales will receive a letter before January, with support to come.
“This cash injection will help people manage their bills while we fix the rusting energy system we have inherited,” the Prime Minister said.
“Because it is only through our clean energy mission that we will lower bills for everyone in the long run, while also creating jobs and economic growth.”
The majority of those eligible will have £150 automatically deducted from their energy bill without any action being taken.
However some people will need to provide additional information, such as electricity bill or details to confirm the bill payer’s name and account number, to ensure they receive the discount. Their letters will include advice to them to call the helpline.
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said, “This week letters will be put on doormats across the country carrying welcome news for hundreds of thousands of families.”
“This Government is committed to tackling energy affordability for families, and this winter, more people will be helped as a result.
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“And I would urge anyone who needs to provide additional information to simply follow the steps and make sure they get the money off their bills this winter.”
Ofgem’s energy price range for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales rose by 2 per cent from October 1, as colder temperatures forced many people to switch on their central heating.
This means the average household paying for gas and electricity by direct debit has had its energy bill rise from £1,720 to £1,755 a year.