The energy bill grants and schemes available during cost of living crisis

Many households may still be feeling the pinch from the high energy bills levels.

Despite Ofgem confirming that the Price Cap will drop to £1,690 a year, this is still well above pre-pandemic levels. Furthermore, many government schemes and discounts will no longer be in effect from the new tax year in April, including the Warm Home Discount scheme.

However, there is still a wide range of support available depending on your unique circumstances. We've broken down some of the schemes and grants that could help you shave a few quid off your bills.

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If you are in debt with your energy supplier, the first thing you should is contact them to go through your options. There's a chance you may be able to set up a payment plan within your means.

However, if you feel that isn't possible you can always look at getting a grant to help pay it off. Various suppliers have their own grants and support funds to help their customers.

It's important to note that if your supplier is not listed below, you may still be able to get a grant from the British Gas Energy Trust which can provide financial support regardless of whether you're a British Gas customer or not - however, you will need to get debt advice from a debt adviser before applying.

Here's a breakdown of all the suppliers offering grants to their customers:

Those who pay for their bills via a prepayment meter may be able to get a voucher in the form of a code that is sent in text, email, or as a letter. These vouchers, which can be used as credit on a gas card or electricity key, can be obtained through your local council.

These fuel vouchers can be used at a PayPoint or a Post Office. These are also