AFP: UK Government Announce Further Information

The government has announced further detail with respect to the domestic and non-domestic alternative fuel payments (AFP).

AFP for Domestic Customers

• The £200 payments will start today with most customers getting the payment automatically as a credit on their electricity bill within the next month
• Electricity suppliers have been given a list by the government
• A small minority of customers, including those living in park homes or on houseboats with no direct electricity supplier and those on the gas grid but without a gas connection and using heating oil, will need to apply to the domestic AFP Alternative Fund via application portal on gov.uk which will open later in February.

Non-Domestic Customers

• From Wednesday, payments of £150 will be made to businesses and both public and voluntary sector organisations that use alternative fuels to heat their buildings. Electricity suppliers will deliver this support up to 10 March, with most customers expected to receive it later this month. There is no need to contact your supplier.

Scam Warnings

The government has warned customers should take no action until the online portal launches later in February and that customers will not be asked for details by any individual or organisation prior to this or outside of the portal, and any such contact is likely to be a scam.

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