Energy Price Guarantee
From 1st October, a new ‘Energy Price Guarantee’ will reduce the unit cost of electricity and gas for UK households. This is automatic and applies to all households. Beware of scams – there is no need to apply and you will never be asked for bank details.
This is in addition to the £400 energy bills discount for all households.
Find out more about the Energy Price Guarantee
Energy Bills Support Scheme
£400 off energy bills for households in Great Britain from this October. This automatic, non-repayable discount will be applied in six instalments between October 2022 and March 2023 to help households through winter.
There is no need to apply for the scheme and you will not be asked for your bank details.
More details on the Energy Bills Support scheme
ESBC's Discretionary Energy Rebate Scheme
The Council’s scheme provides an opportunity for Council Tax payers who do not occupy properties in Bands A to D (or Band E which qualifies for a Disabled Band Reduction) for an Energy Rebate payment of £150.
Find out more about our discretionary energy rebate scheme
Local Warmer Public Community Spaces
The Council is in the process of identifying a number of warmer spaces (called Local Warmer Public Community Spaces) in community based locations across the borough. A grant will be made available to relevant organisations to help facilitate these ‘Warmer Spaces’.
Residents will be able to attend the warm space free of charge and be able to have a warm drink whilst at the venue. The period the grant for the ‘Warmer Space’ is expected to cover will be from November 2022 to March 31st 2023. The grant is expected to support the venue in covering any additional heating costs as well as the provision of hot drinks such as tea or coffee as previously described.
As the scheme comes to fruition, the council will provide venue information on its website, social media accounts and via other communication channels. The provision of warm spaces will be regularly reviewed during this period and additional venues may be added to the list of Local Warmer Public Community Spaces.
For further information, please visit the council's Local Warmer Public Community Spaces page.
Staffordshire Warmer Homes Scheme
Staffordshire Warmer Homes is a scheme East Staffordshire Borough Council is running in partnership with Staffordshire County Council and other district and borough councils. The overall goal is to combat fuel poverty across the county and help residents to heat their homes for less using greener and more energy efficient solutions.
More about the Staffordshire Warmer Homes scheme
Beat the Cold Scheme
Beat the Cold are a Staffordshire based charity, whose aim is to reduce fuel poverty, and cold related ill health. They are a trusted partner within Staffordshire and surrounding areas, and have over 20 years’ experience in energy advice and support.
Cost of Living Payment
Households on means tested benefits, including Universal Credit, Pension Credit and Tax Credits, will receive a payment of £650 this year.
This will be made automatically in two instalments, a £326 was made in summer and another £324 payment will be made by DWP to eligible customers between 8 and 23 November, with HMRC making payments to eligible tax credit-only customers shortly after. This is in addition to the £400 discount on energy bills.
Disability Cost of Living Payment
Individuals on disability benefits will receive a one-off £150 payment in September to help with extra costs, such as for specialist equipment or transport.
This is in addition to the £650 Cost of Living Payment for disabled people who also receive means tested benefits.
Check if you’re eligible for the Disability Cost of Living Payment
Pensioner Cost of Living Payment
In the winter months pensioners can get between £100 and £300 to help pay heating bills.
This winter, they will 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.
Check if you’re eligible for the Pensioner Cost of Living Payment
Winter fuel payments
In the winter months pensioners can get between £100 and £300 to help pay heating bills.
This winter, they will 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.
Check if you’re eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment
Cold weather payments
£25 extra a week if you’re getting certain benefits is available during the winter when the temperature is zero or below for more than seven days.
Improving energy efficiency in your home
Use this calculator to find ways to save energy in your home
Warm Home Discount
This autumn nearly three million low-income households are eligible for a £150 rebate on their winter electricity bills.
Check with your energy supplier to see if you are eligible
0% VAT on energy saving materials
It will be cheaper for you to install energy saving materials such as thermal insulation or solar panels with 0% VAT for the next five years, helping to improve energy efficiency in your home and keep heating bills down.
Find ways to save energy in your home
Help to Heat
You may be eligible for grants to improve the energy efficiency of your home, which could help to reduce your energy bills. Government is investing in energy efficiency schemes which are being delivered by local authorities.