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<p>In October we extended the Energy Price Cap until at least the end of 2021, which
means that 15 million households across the UK will continue to be protected from
overcharging on their energy bills. Since its introduction in January 2019, the Cap
has saved customers around £1 billion a year.</p><p> </p><p>We have also introduced
energy efficiency measures to further reduce bills and tackle fuel poverty. The Green
Homes Grant voucher scheme, which opened in September 2020, provides low income homeowners
in England up to £10,000 each to install energy efficiency and low-carbon heating
measures in their homes. An additional £640m per year is available through the Energy
Company Obligation scheme to help fuel poor and low-income households stay warm while
reducing their energy bills.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, the Warm Home Discount provides
over 2 million low-income and vulnerable households with a £140 rebate off their winter
energy bill.</p>
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