There is lots of support available to help with energy debt. You'll find details below but if you're ever in doubt or need any advice, please call us on 0344 736 0066.
Energy debts
If you are in debt to your energy supplier, you may be eligible for a grant to help pay it off.
The following energy suppliers offer grants to their customers:
- British Gas Energy Support Fund - apply for a grant on the British Gas Energy Trust website
- Scottish Power Hardship Fund - apply for a grant on the Scottish Power Hardship Fund website
- Ovo Energy Fund - apply for a grant on the Ovo Energy Fund website
- E.ON Energy Fund - apply for a grant on the E.ON Energy Fund website
- E.ON Next Energy Fund - apply for a grant on the E.ON Next Energy Fund website
- EDF Energy Customer Support Fund - sign up to the priority services register to apply for a grant on the EDF Energy website
- Bulb Energy Fund - apply for a grant on the Bulb Energy Fund website
- Octopus ‘Octo Assist Fund’ - apply for a grant on the Octopus website
- Shell Energy Support Fund - apply for help on the Shell Energy website
If your supplier isn’t listed above, contact them directly to see if there is any additional support they can give .
If your supplier doesn't offer a grant, you might be able to get one from the British Gas Energy Trust. You don’t have to be a British Gas customer to apply.
Energy grants from local authorities
Your local council may have grants available. Find your local council's details at Find your local council on GOV.UK or call us on 0344 736 0066.