Douglas Alexander MP is encouraging constituents who are Scottish Gas customers and struggling with energy bill debt to apply to the company’s Energy Support Fund.
Scottish Gas customers in Lothian East could be eligible to support of up to £2,000 with their energy bills this winter as the company re-opens its Energy Support Fund as part of its commitment to supporting those struggling with their bills.
The Energy Support Fund is available exclusively for Scottish Gas customers who have energy debt between £50 – £2,000 on a pre-payment meter, or £250 – £2,000 on a credit account. Last year, this fund provided more than £4.2 million in grants to almost 6,000 vulnerable households across Britain.
Scottish Gas are also providing additional support to customers from any energy supplier through the British Gas Energy Trust’s Individuals and Families Fund (I&F), which provides those struggling with energy debt on a prepayment or credit accounts with up to £1,700.
Throughout this winter, energy customers across Britain can also visit their local British Gas Support Pop Ups, where British Gas Energy Trust funded advisors will be on-site to provide an in-depth overview of the support available, signpost people to local organisations for ongoing support, check for benefits entitlements and provide free energy-saving tips and advice.
Commenting, Douglas Alexander MP said:
“As winter approaches and people’s energy usage increases, it’s vital that consumers take advantage of support that’s available.
“British Gas Energy Trust’s Energy Support Fund has reopened, with grants available of up to £2,000 for customers struggling with energy debt.
“I’m urging any Scottish Gas customers here who are living with energy debt to find out more about the help available from the fund.”
Customers can apply at https://britishgasenergytrust.org.uk/grants-available/.