Government's energy bill rebate scheme to provide £400 relief to households

Energy bills are set to fall from today, but they will still cost almost double what they did before the energy crisis began. The average household bill will fall by £400 from £1,971 to £1,571, but this is still £400 higher than it was in April 2021.

The fall in energy bills is due to the government's energy bill rebate scheme, which will see £200 credited to all households' energy bills in October. This will be repaid over the next five years, at £40 per year.

The energy bill rebate scheme is a temporary measure, and energy bills are expected to rise again in April 2023. The government has said that it is working on a longer-term plan to help people with the cost of energy, but no details have yet been announced.

The fall in energy bills is welcome news for households, but it is not enough to offset the sharp rise in energy prices in recent months. Many households are still struggling to pay their energy bills, and the government's help is not enough to make a significant difference.

Here are some additional details about the fall in energy bills in the UK:

  • The energy bill rebate scheme is being funded by a windfall tax on energy companies.
  • The scheme is open to all households, regardless of their income.
  • The £400 rebate will be applied automatically to most households' energy bills.
  • Households who do not pay their energy bills by direct debit will need to apply for the rebate.

The fall in energy bills is a welcome relief for households, but it is not a long-term solution to the problem of rising energy prices. The government needs to do more to help households with the cost of energy, or many people will continue to struggle to pay their bills.