Energy Grants

Close to two million households in Scotland will be given £150 to help cushion against the cost of living crisis. The money will be given to those in council tax bands A to D and those eligible for council tax reductions.

Research commissioned by MoneySavingExpert.com shows the majority of Brits would opt out of the Government's new compulsory £200 energy scheme if given the choice, with MSE founder Martin Lewis calling on the Chancellor to scrap the 'loan-not-loan' scheme.

Households on a low income and in receipt of certain benefits may be able to get £140 off their energy bill under the Warm Home Discount scheme. But many major suppliers have now closed their schemes for 2021/22 and only Bulb, E.on, E.on Next, and So Energy are still accepting applications – so apply as soon as possible to ensure you don't miss out.  

Universal Credit claimants and those in receipt of certain means-tested benefits will get £200 towards their energy bills, the Northern Ireland Executive has announced. It comes as part of a new £55 million support package designed to help around 280,000 people with the cost of living. 

The new Green Homes Grant scheme is one of the Government's flagship Covid-recovery job-creation schemes, promising homeowners in England up to £5,000 free towards energy efficiency improvements. Yet it is being branded a massive flop by MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis on the back of feedback and his snapshot Twitter poll, which lays bare problems with the scheme. 

Temperatures are plunging, the heating's set higher – but you could qualify to get £100s off your energy bill this winter.

Energy supplier Utilita has opened up applications for the Warm Home Discount, but act quick as you've just a couple of days left to register – check now if you qualify.

Three-quarters of low income families struggled with their energy bills last year, jeopardising the health of their children, according to charity Turn2us.

Households in England and Wales can get energy efficiency work done without having to pay the full cost upfront from today.

The Warm Front scheme that provides grants of up to £6,000 to insulate homes in England has reopened to new applicants.