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Energy bills and keeping warm
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Unsure of what’s available to you to help offset the cost of rising energy and gas bills? There are many local and national options you may be eligible for.
Find out more about your options below. Access our full suite of information about support available via our Cost of Living Hub.
Get help with your energy bills
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Energy Bills Support Scheme
The government's Energy Bills Support Scheme provides a £400 non-repayable discount to eligible households to help with their energy bills over winter 2022 to 2023. You do not need to apply for the discount, but how you receive it will depend on how you get your electricity (domestic electricity connection vs pre-payment meter).
Area-specific funding support
There are several local funding schemes available to residents of various wards. Visit our website to find out more about these specific opportunities and if you’re eligible.
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South West London Energy Advice Partnership
Local organisation South West London Energy Advice Partnership (SWLEAP), a partnership between local conservation charity Habitats & Heritage and CREW, offers free, impartial and friendly energy advice to help residents manage energy bills. Visit their website to find out more or give them a call on 0800 086 2706.
Energy supplier grants
The following energy suppliers offer grants to their customers: British Gas, Scottish Power, Ovo Energy, E.ON Energy, ON Next Energy, EDF Energy, Bulb Energy and Octopus.
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Warm Spaces
We want to do as much as possible to help our residents. Therefore, we are working with our local partners to provide access to a network of Warm Spaces, a group of places where Richmond residents can come together to stay warm.
Some venues will also offer hot drinks, activities and access to other services.
Keep warm to stay healthy
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Fuel Support for pensioners
A £100 one-off payment is available to pensioners in receipt of Council Tax reduction through the Fuel Support Scheme. No need to apply—payments will be made direct to your bank, or you will be supplied with a voucher.
Pensioners can, as usual, get between £100 and £300 to help pay heating bills during the winter months through the government Winter Fuel Payment. This winter, they can also receive an extra one-off £300 Pensioner Cost of Living Payment, which will be paid as an automatic top-up to the Winter Fuel Payment.
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Cold Weather Payment
If you’re getting certain benefits or Support for Mortgage Interest, you may be able to get a Cold Weather Payment if the average temperature in your area is recorded as, or forecast to be, 0 degrees Celsius or below over seven consecutive days. Cold Weather Payments are different to Winter Fuel Payments.
Ways to keep warm in the winter
Living in a cold home can put your health at risk. There are some simple things you can do to keep yourself healthy and warm in your home this and prepare your home for winter.
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Cost of Living Support Calculator
To help you understand which schemes, benefits or support you might be able to access, we have an ‘Entitled To’ calculator. This form takes about 10-15 minutes to complete and will ask you information about your income, home and family. Once complete, it will tell you what you are entitled to, so you can look for the right scheme in our Cost of Living Hub.
How you can help
If you are in a position to help others, financially or with your time, we have plenty of suggestions for you.
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