A deadline for the more than 4,000 cash-paying Isle of Wight households yet to claim a £150 energy rebate has been extended, until Friday, September 16.

Although more than 90 per cent of Islanders who are eligible have already received the payment, 4,400 homes, where payments are not by direct debit, could miss out.

Each eligible household receives one payment of £150, paid to the person named on the council tax bill. Island households have received £7,551,900, so far.

Letters were sent out to people who pay by cash and on them was a unique code.

How to get help to ensure you get your £150 energy rebate

Drop-in advice sessions are being held at:

  • Ryde Help Centre: Tuesday, September, 13, 9am to 5pm
  • County Hall, Newport: Thursday, 15 September, 8.30am to 5pm
  • You do not need to book an appointment
  • Bring a recent bank statement for the account you with the money to be put in 
  • CLICK to read more HERE

Who is eligible for the £150 energy rebate?

  • You are eligible to claim this payment if:
  • your property is in council tax bands A to D and
  • you were living at the address on 1 April 2022
  • the council tax bill was in your name on 1 April 2022
  • the rebate has not already been claimed by another household member
  • the property is not a second home or unoccupied

The scheme also requires local councils to do fraud checking to ensure payments are made to the correct person.

Councillor Chris Jarman, cabinet member for strategic finances said: “Our message is simple — don’t miss out!

"We know many people face huge difficulties with rising energy bills and that is why we are working hard to encourage households to apply for the support they are entitled to.

"The worst case is that unclaimed funds return to central government.”

  • The local authority has also been given government funding for discretionary pay-outs to assist those not eligible for an energy rebate under the main scheme.  This is for households in council tax bands E-H in receipt of local council tax support, housing benefit or universal credit.

Rebates to those who pay by direct debit were transferred automatically.