<p>The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) does not hold information about the number of households in receipt of benefits or their eligibility for payments. The Department for Work and Pensions may hold that information.</p><p> </p><p>DESNZ has provided support to all households to help them with the cost of energy through the Energy Price Guarantee and Energy Bill Support Scheme. Government support for the average household has totalled £1,300 over winter 2022/23.</p>