Are Social Energy Tariffs the Solution to Fuel Poverty?
Social energy tariffs explained So what exactly is a social energy tariff? It’s generally a term for a special rate offered to vulnerable people who have difficulty paying for the gas and electricity that they need. The eligibility criteria for social tariffs vary between utility providers. Most gas and electricity suppliers make their social tariffs available to the elderly, those on benefits or low incomes, and the ‘fuel poor’. Fuel poverty is when at least 10% of your income is spent on gas and electricity. So if you think that you may qualify, it’s worth contacting your current energy supplier to find out for certain. Social energy tariffs available from UK Energy Suppliers * British Gas has a Winter Warmer scheme for people in receipt of disability or attendance allowance, or pension credit. This provides payments of up to £30 each for gas and electricity during winter. The company will also offer its lowest standard gas and electricity tariffs to vulnerable customers. * E.On offe
