£147 Cost of Living Payment 2025: Households in the West Midlands are benefiting from a £147 energy bill top-up through a special scheme funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). This financial assistance is being provided through Solihull Council as part of the Household Support Fund (HSF).
The scheme, which aims to help low-income and vulnerable households, provides direct energy bill support for eligible tenants of Solihull Community Housing who use biomass heating systems.
Who Qualifies for the £147 Energy Bill Support?
To receive the one-off £147 top-up, households must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Live in Solihull Community Housing and use biomass heating.
- Have a combined gross household income of no more than £31,000 per year.
- Have no household savings (pensioners can have up to £10,000 in savings individually).
- Have at least one vulnerable person living in the home.
What Qualifies as a Vulnerability?
According to Solihull Council, a household member must meet at least one of the following conditions:
- Have a long-term physical or mental health condition that is being treated.
- Be disabled and receiving benefits.
- Have unmanageable debts.
- Be receiving other state benefits.
How Is the Support Provided?
The £147 payment is:
- Applied directly to the household’s energy billing meter.
- Funded through the DWP’s Household Support Fund (HSF).
- Administered by Act on Energy on behalf of Solihull Council.
A Solihull Council spokesperson confirmed:
“This funding is made available through the Department for Work and Pensions to support people through the cost of living crisis.”
How to Apply for the £147 Energy Support
- Households that meet the eligibility criteria can apply through Solihull Council.
- The council will review applications and notify successful applicants as soon as possible.
- Due to high demand, processing may take a few weeks.
This DWP-backed scheme provides vital financial relief to low-income and vulnerable households struggling with energy costs. If you qualify, be sure to apply through Solihull Council before the funding runs out.
FAQ’s
Who is eligible for the £147 energy bill support?
Eligible households must use biomass heating, be Solihull Community Housing tenants, earn under £31,000 annually, and have no household savings (pensioners can have up to £10,000).
How is the £147 payment applied?
The payment is applied directly to the household’s energy billing meter through the Act on Energy scheme.
What qualifies as a vulnerability for this scheme?
A household member must have a long-term health condition, be disabled and on benefits, have unmanageable debts, or receive other state benefits.
How can I apply for the £147 energy support?
Eligible households can apply through Solihull Council. Processing may take a few weeks due to demand.
Who is funding this scheme?
The £147 top-up is funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) via the Household Support Fund (HSF).
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Hello Debbie,
Please check the complete eligibility criteria from here: https://www.actonenergy.org.uk/support/hsf-sol
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