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OVO Launches £56 Million Winter Support Package With Free Energy Kits and Bill Relief

OVO opens applications to deliver targeted winter help through charity partners.

Overview

  • Applications opened on October 1 for eligible OVO customers, with online checks and instant decisions on support.
  • Offerings include free electric blankets, smart sockets and home efficiency kits, with some customers also receiving mattress toppers.
  • Selected households may get larger upgrades such as new boilers, heat pumps or loft insulation via ECO4 or the Great British Insulation Scheme.
  • Financial support features Direct Debit reductions, emergency credit top-ups and extended repayment plans for those in debt.
  • The programme is delivered with the Warm Welcome Campaign and StepChange, builds on £190 million of support since 2022, and is paired with OVO’s call for a targeted social tariff.