The government has published further details about its energy bill relief scheme to reduce energy costs for charities, businesses and public sector organisations.
The details state that a discount will be automatically applied to charities’ energy bills from 1 October to 31 March. This means that voluntary organisations will not need to apply for the support, it will automatically be provided to bills.
What is the support?
The government has announced that the supported wholesale price for electricity is expected to be £211 per MWh and £75 for gas. This is less than half the wholesale prices previously expected this winter.
How does the scheme work?
The government has said that they expect energy costs this winter to be up to £600 per MWh for electricity and £180 per MWh for gas. Therefore, when based on those costs the government-supported discount will be worth £389 per MWh for electricity and £105 per MWh for gas.
What happens when the scheme ends in April 2023?
The government is expected to review the scheme in three months’ time. This review is going to be focussed on whether the scheme is supporting the most vulnerable by considering if the support should be more targeted.
If you would like to find out more detailed information about the Energy Bill Relief Scheme, including examples of how the scheme works or reductions please visit: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/energy-bill-relief-scheme-help-for-businesses-and-other-non-domestic-customers
What does the charity sector think about the discount?
Leaders in the charity sector have said that the discount implemented by the government will be an important relief to thousands of charities across the UK. However, they have advised the government to consider further long-term support.
How can we help?
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