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Jun 23, 2023
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House Prices, London

Are You Struggling with Energy Bills? Here Are Five Things to Bring the Expense Down

The economic problem of scarcity emphasises that the individual survives on a limited income for their essential or luxurious items. After the taxes are deducted, the individual is left with disposable income, which they spend on food, rent, and energy bills.

If the energy expenses are unprecedented, the individual cannot save and invest in the future. Therefore, we present a few strategies that will minimise energy-consuming payments.

1. Help with gas and electric bills on benefits.

• Based on pension, tax, and universal credit, households will receive a payment of £650 yearly. The amount is paid automatically in two instalments. The cost of living payment’s first payment of £326 is made in summer. The second payment of £324 is due in autumn. The payment is tax-free and does not impact other benefits.

• The UK residents that are disabled will receive a one-time payment of £150 in September if you part of the disability, Scottish disability, and personal independence benefits. The payment is also tax-free and does not affect other benefits adversely. More information on the Disability cost of living is available here.

• Pensioners will receive £100 to £300 to help pay utility bills such as electric and gas. The payments are made in winter to aid the growing heating expenses. The winter fuel payments are discussed in detail here.

• The resident will also receive £25 if the temperature falls below consistently for more than seven days. The initial is called Cold Weather Payments. The program protects the residents and ensures they stay insight to avoid heavy losses.

• Three million low-income houses will receive £150 rebate on their winter electricity expenses as part of the Warm Home Discount. The eligibility criteria for the rebate are mentioned here.

2. Can disabled get help with fuel bills?

Unfortunately, no specific gas or electricity discounts are available to the disabled community. The only advantageous program that will reduce costs is the Cost-of-Living payments mentioned above. However, if you suffer from a medical condition or require a disability mechanism, here are a few suggestions

  1. Recheck if you are applying for other benefits in the Cost-of-Living Program that fit your criteria.
  2. Check the eligibility for Economy 7 meters. The price mechanism measures the electricity bill based on two-kilowatt prices: an off-peak and an on-peak rate. The office peak is appliable to 7 hours of the night. The on-peak applies to the remaining 17 hours.
  3. Contact your electricity supplier immediately for financial aid if you are disabled.

Priority Service Register

The Priority Services Register is an independent authority aiming to provide residents with cleaner and more sustainable electricity. In addition, it is also a free support program that you can enrol in if you are disabled or have a perpetual working condition. Here are its benefits.

• The Priority Service Register will offer exclusive support in emergencies.

• The service will read meters regularly to eliminate misreadings and overused electricity.

Get help from the Priority Services Register here.

3. Apply for an energy bills rebate!

Most houses in England, Wales, and Scotland are eligible for a £400 discount on electricity expenses. You will not witness the discount automatically if you:

• Pay the energy bills through a housing manager or a site owner.

• You reside in a park home, a houseboat, or other remote forms.

However, you can apply for the rebate if your primary home is

  1. A part of the residential park home
  2. The boat is on a permanent mooring residential site.
  3. The house is part of a heating network but does not have an electricity meter.
  4. A business energy connection or a shared electricity supply
  5. A care home or assisted living
  6. A farmhouse or a flat above a retail store. This is a prime example of non-domestic properties.

When can you apply?

You can only apply for the rebate program

• If the application mentions the permanent home

• You are the one paying for electricity expenses

The application criteria

• You must have a phone number or email address registered in your home

• A UK account details for payment.

• You must also submit a tenancy agreement or driver’s license alongside the application.

If you live in a care facility,

• Submit an invoice mentioning the fees for the previous three months

• An official care home document mentioning the complete name and address.

4. What is the Energy Bills Support Scheme?

The Energy Bills Support Scheme is applicable started in October 2022 and will conclude in March 2023. It applies to all domestic customers living in the UK who will receive a £400 discount. If the customer pays the bills through direct debit and credit cards, the amount is directly credited to their bank account. There are six instalments, with one payment each month.

The Energy Bills Support Scheme is also applicable to pre-payment meters, where £66-67 will be credited into the electricity meter monthly from October to March. Assuming you have a traditional meter, the payments are made through a voucher, where you will receive a Special Action Message.

Therefore, TRPE insists you regularly update your phone number, address, and email. If you prefer the voucher system, you can monitor the balance at the post office or any shop with a Pay Point machine.

Click here.

5. Other strategies

Besides government aid, you can take the initiative to minimise fuel consumption by

• Turning off and unplugging the devices are not presently in use

• Have a rundown of the devices that consume more energy and replace them with sustainable alternatives

• Do not turn on appliances during morning and evening peak hours

Time to Wrap Up!

The future seems bleak when fuel expenses increase every month. Hopefully, the abovementioned schemes and programs will reduce the burden so that people are less stressed. For more information on property-related expenses, contact TRPE.

TRPE has over a decade of experience providing personalised solutions to its valuable clients. Our team of realtors will help you identify the ideal property for buying or renting. TRPE offers professional guidance at +44 0 2077 232 393. You can also email us at [email protected] to schedule a meeting regarding property-related matters.

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