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Government Support

Useful information about recent Government schemes

There are a number of support options available through the Government, including help with your energy bills and energy saving home improvements.

We have listed a few of those schemes below however more information can be found on the Government’s website.

Government Energy Support

This autumn, the government is supporting households with the cost of keeping their homes warm. This includes taking an average of £150 off energy bills from April.

More information: Help with the cost of living in 2026 - GOV.UK

From 1 July to 30 September 2026, the price cap will be £1,862 per year for a typical household using gas and electricity and paying by Direct Debit.

  • Average Electricity charges - 26.11 pence per kWh, 57.19 pence daily standing charge
  • Average Gas charges - 7.33 pence per kWh, 29.04 pence daily standing charge

This has gone up by 13% compared to the last price cap period.


More information: Energy price cap explained | Ofgem

From April 2026, households may be able to access support through the Crisis and Resilience Fund, delivered by local councils.

This support may help residents struggling to afford essential costs such as:

  • Energy and water bills
  • Food
  • Essential household items
  • Housing costs

More information: Get help with the cost of living from your local council - GOV.UK

If you’re looking to install energy saving materials such as insulation or solar panels, then you won’t have to pay any VAT for the next five years. This will help households improve energy efficiency while keeping heating bills down.

Find out more

With energy prices soaring, Martin Lewis recently investigated the cheapest ways to keep yourself warm. You can now check how much it will cost you to keep warm, from hot water bottles to electric blankets.

Find out more on Heat the human, not the home.

If you use an oxygen concentrator at home, you can get money back for the electricity it uses.  The company that supplies your concentrator can make payments to your bank account. Contact them to find out how to claim.

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If you are on benefits or have a low income, you may be eligible for additional support, including:

  • The Warm Home Discount Scheme
  • Energy‑saving improvement schemes
  • Home energy support payments

More information: Help with your energy bills: If you're on benefits or have a low income - GOV.UK