Amount of cheque energy 2021, conditions of award and instructions for use

Energy cheques, a welcome boost for the poorest households

The beneficiary households received the Energy 2021 cheque in the spring. These cheques help smaller households pay their energy bills or finance energy renovations. This measure affects 5.8 million households. Thanks to the increase in the eligibility threshold this year, an additional 300,000 households are included in the scheme. What are the eligibility requirements, how much is the amount of the energy cheque and how can I use it? what are the conditions of eligibility, how much is the amount of the energy check and how to use it? Answers in detail.

The amount of the Energy 2021 cheque and the payment schedule

The amount of the energy cheque varies between €48 and €277 for the year 2021. The average amount is 200 €.

Energy cheques are sent by the Service and payments Agency (ASP). The 2021 campaign, depending on the department, runs from March 29 to April 29, 2021. Each year, the mailing schedule department by department is available on the website of the Ministry of Ecological Transition *.

The energy check is valid until March 31, 2022. In all cases, the validity date is indicated on the cheque. You can also switch energy suppliers to save on the price of electricity and gas.

Who is the Energy check for 2021?

The energy cheque is awarded on a means-tested basis and according to the family situation: on the basis of information transmitted to the tax administration. The measurement is automatic. If you are eligible, you will receive your energy cheque in your mailbox: with the name and address communicated to the tax administration.

The annual premium is calculated on the basis of the reference tax income and the number of units or units of consumption. As a reminder, one person constitutes one unit, the second 0.5 and each additional person 0.3. For children on alternate care, consumption units are divided by two.

The formula is therefore to divide the reference tax income by the number of consumption units in the tax home.

The eligibility threshold in 2021 is 10,800 €for a single person. The resource ceiling has been slightly reassessed by €100. If you weren't entitled to the Energy check in 2020 you could claim it in 2021! Check with a simple online simulation on the website of the Ministry of Ecological Transition *.

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How to use the energy check?

Cheques can be used for your electricity or gas bills of course, but also for other energies such as: liquefied oil, domestic fuel oil, firewood, biomass or other fuels for heating or hot water production.

The energy check can also be used to finance energy efficiency works in your home. This work will have to meet the criteria required under the Energy Transition Tax Credit: condensation boiler, heat pump, etc.

This cheque is to be sent to your electricity supplier or work providers as a method of payment. You can download it now to your customer account. He will then be charged with your next bill. Consult the list of suppliers accepting payment online on the Ministry of Ecological Transition * website.

If you opt for pre-assignment, your energy cheque will be sent directly to your energy supplier to be deducted from your bill. Ask for this option online or by checking the "Benchcase pre-assignment" on the energy cheque before sending it to your supplier, in anticipation of next year.

To conclude, the energy check can be combined with my Renov Bonus help. It also gives entitlement to other aid, such as:-free opening and entry into service of a new energy supply contract in the case of a move;-an 80% reduction on the billing for the travel of a technician in the event of unpaid payments and interruption of service.