Struggling households could qualify for up to £1,700 in energy support from British Gas, regardless of being a customer. The British Gas Energy Trust has reopened its Individual and Families Fund for households with energy debt ranging from £50 to £1,700 for pre-payment customers and £250 to £1,700 for credit customers.
To be eligible, households must have a total income below £18,723 or live with a disabled registered member receiving disability benefits, a Carers Allowance recipient, or be in a household with three or more children. Prior to applying for the fund, individuals are advised to seek guidance from free money advice charities like Citizens Advice.
Applicants cannot apply if they have already received assistance from their energy supplier or the British Gas Energy Trust within the past two years. Jessica Taplin, the British Gas Energy Trust boss, expressed satisfaction in relaunching the Individuals and Families Fund, emphasizing the importance of supporting households facing financial challenges with energy costs.
As energy bills have recently increased, with the Ofgem price cap rising to £1,755 for a typical dual fuel household on a standard variable rate tariff, households are encouraged to manage their energy consumption efficiently. While the price cap sets limits on gas and electricity charges, actual bills are based on usage. The price cap is updated periodically, with the current cap in effect until December 31.
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