Cost of living support: Help with energy bills
Contents
- Overview
- Cost of Living Payments from the government
- Help with energy bills
- Household Support Fund
- Other support and advice
Help with energy bills
£400 reduction on energy bills
£400 will be taken off your energy bill automatically from October 2022.
This does not need to be paid back and requires no action.
This is a government scheme - South Tyneside Council is not responsible for administering this support.
See GOV.UK: Help with your bills
Council Tax £150 energy rebate
Applications for the Council Tax £150 energy rebate have now closed.
See Council Tax £150 energy rebate
Help with energy bills
GOV.UK
The government website has guidance on:
- Cold weather payments if you get certain benefits
- Warm Home Discount for low-income households
- 0% VAT on energy saving materials
- Budgeting loans
- Social tariffs for cheaper phone and broadband
- Help paying your water bill
See GOV.UK: Cost of living support - Help with your bills
South Tyneside Homes
The South Tyneside Homes website has guidance on:
- Help with energy bills if you're struggling or unable to pay
- What to do if you are confused about your bill
- Getting the best deal from your energy supplier
- Smart meters
See South Tyneside Homes: Energy bills
Next page: Household Support Fund