Written question asked by Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party) on Thursday, 17 November 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 24 November 2022 (named day). It was answered by Graham Stuart (Conservative) on Thursday, 24 November 2022 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Energy Bills Rebate: Farms

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether tenants who live in farmhouses on a business energy tariff are eligible for the Energy Bill Support Scheme.

Answer: The Energy Bill Support Scheme (EBSS) Alternative Funding will provide a £400 discount from energy bills for the small percentage of domestic households who are not reached through the main EBSS fund. This includes those who do not have a direct relationship with an electricity supplier, or who get their supply through a commercial intermediary. Further details on how this will affect those who live in farmhouses, as well as timescales and method of delivery, will be announced in the coming weeks.

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