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Energy suppliers will be required from April 2011 to provide greater help with the financial costs of energy bills to more of the most vulnerable fuel poor households—with total support of £250 million in 2011-12 rising to £310 million in 2014-15.We anticipate that data matching methods, similar to those which were used successfully in the Energy Rebate Scheme, will be used to target the available assistance towards more of the most vulnerable households.We intend to consult on the detailed policy design, including eligibility and targeting methods, shortly and would welcome views and input on these issues during that process. |