Notice

Energy Bills Support Scheme: ministerial direction

This Ministerial Direction implements the Energy Bills Support Scheme.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
• Published: 22 September 2022

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Documents

Energy Bills Support Scheme: ministerial direction

PDF, 195 KB, 15 pages

Details

This Direction made by the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy pursuant to sections 7(3)(a) and 107 of the Electricity Act 1989 requires domestic electricity suppliers to:

• provide payments under the Energy Bills Support Scheme (EBSS) to eligible customers
• submit to reporting and auditing requirements
• refund any overpayments made to BEIS

It also establishes the terms on which BEIS provides EBSS funding.

See also:

• Energy Bills Support Scheme: guidance for electricity suppliers on how to implement the scheme
• Energy Bills Support scheme consultation: government response

Published 22 September 2022