1-in-3 energy support vouchers in Renfrewshire sitting unclaimed just weeks before they expire
Local Liberal Democrat Councillor, Anne Hannigan, has urged households on prepayment meters to redeem energy bill support vouchers before they expire on 30th June. Figures from Energy Action Scotland have shown that 30% of vouchers issued to households in Renfrewshire remain unclaimed.
The figures show that over 10,000 vouchers issued in Renfrewshire over recent months have not been redeemed, with an estimated value of nearly £700,000. However, the vouchers, worth £66 each, expire 90 days after issue, which for most households will be in June. Expired vouchers can be re-issued through the energy supplier, but all vouchers will expire on 30th June when the energy support scheme comes to an end.
Councillor Hannigan said:
“If you have received an energy support voucher but have yet to cash it then now is the time. While most vouchers have been used already, these figures show that thousands of people are missing out on support that they are entitled to.
“The energy support scheme will soon come to an end and any outstanding vouchers will expire. If you haven’t claimed yours yet, please do so before the 30th of June, or you will miss the deadline. If you have lost a voucher, you can have it reissued by contacting your energy supplier directly.”