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<p>Participating energy suppliers are obligated to pay their customers by the end
of March 2021, however they are encouraged to make these payments as soon as the relevant
checks on eligible customers have been completed.</p><p> </p><p>Administering the
Warm Home Discount is a large undertaking. We estimate that around 2.2 million households
will receive a rebate this winter with around 1.2 million applying via the Broader
Group. Due to the volume of rebates and the time needed for the implementation process
outlined above, it would not be possible to bring forward the delivery timetable for
this scheme year.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, the Voluntary Agreement that BEIS negotiated
in March with energy suppliers remains in force, where suppliers agreed to a set of
principles to support customers impacted by Covid-19 who may be struggling with energy
bills and help to keep them on supply.</p>
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