Winter Energy Support

An award of £250 will be made to successful households. This will be made in one payment. Only one award for winter energy support will be made per household:

You can only apply if:

• you are on a pre-payment meter
  or
• your property uses non-standard fuel (e.g. oil)

If successful, you will receive a payment to your bank account.

Apply

To receive support you must:

• be over the age of 16 years (not in full time education)
• have the right to work in the United Kingdom
• be a resident of North Northamptonshire
• be in receipt of means tested benefits
• use a pre-payment meter or non-standard fuel (such as oil) for heating the home

You must provide evidence of:

• your National Insurance number
• 1 month’s full bank statement dated within the last 3 months showing receipt of means tested benefits
• proof of up-front payment for energy (receipt, bill or statement of account showing name, address and account details) dated within the last 3 months

You will need to submit a separate application for Wider Essential Support.

Apply for support by 12 noon on 20 February 2026.

To help us process applications efficiently and avoid delays, the form will occasionally be closed for short periods of time.

Last updated 19 November 2025