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<p>Energy Bill Support Scheme (EBSS) Alternative Funding will provide a £400 discount
on energy bills for the small percentage of households that will not be reached through
the Energy Bills Support Scheme. Eligibility, timescales and method of delivery will
be announced in the coming weeks.</p><p> </p><p>Heat network consumers receive support
through the Energy Bill Relief Scheme (EBRS) and will not receive the Alternative
Fuel Payment, which has been designed to support households using alternative fuels.
As the EBRS will be scaled back from April 2023 the Government will bring forward
a route to deliver bespoke support for those on heat networks. Further details will
be published shortly.</p>
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