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For gas, the maximum discount is 0.697p/kWh, with a price threshold of 10.7p/kWh.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECustomers do not need to take any action to access the standard EBDS support. If your business is eligible for additional support this application must be made via the government’s EBDS application process.\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EEligibility\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECustomers on a fixed, flexible, or default contract may be eligible for the scheme. Discounts will start to be applied to eligible May invoices (for April's consumption) and then will continue to be applied during the supported scheme period which is due to end on 31 March 2024. This support is targeted at all eligible non-domestic energy consumers, this includes businesses, charities, and public sector bodies. The relative discount will be applied if the wholesale prices are above a certain price threshold. Energy and Trade Intensive Industries (ETIIs) and Qualifying Heat Suppliers (QHS) can apply via the government's application process to receive a higher level of support.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"Container.List","children":[{"organism":"ListItem","color":"inherited","colspan":6,"id":"/content/shell/countries/united-kingdom/en_gb/business/shell-energy/energy-bills-discount-scheme/jcr_content/root/main/section/list/list_item_copy_1567022269","model":{"title":"FIXED CONTRACT","text":"\u003Cp\u003EAll fixed contract customers will be eligible for the EBDS discount providing they meet the relevant thresholds. The discounts will automatically be applied from May invoices for April's energy consumption.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","links":[{"icon":"/content/dam/shell/icons/global/navigation/check-circle.svg"}]}},{"organism":"ListItem","color":"inherited","colspan":6,"id":"/content/shell/countries/united-kingdom/en_gb/business/shell-energy/energy-bills-discount-scheme/jcr_content/root/main/section/list/list_item_copy","model":{"title":"OUT OF CONTRACT (DEEMED AND EXTENDED)","text":"\u003Cp\u003EAll deemed or extended supply contracts will be eligible for the EBDS discount providing they meet the relevant thresholds.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","links":[{"icon":"/content/dam/shell/icons/global/navigation/check-circle.svg"}]}},{"organism":"ListItem","color":"inherited","colspan":6,"id":"/content/shell/countries/united-kingdom/en_gb/business/shell-energy/energy-bills-discount-scheme/jcr_content/root/main/section/list/list_item","model":{"title":"FLEXIBLE CONTRACT","text":"\u003Cp\u003EAll flexible contract customers will be eligible for the EBDS discount providing they meet the relevant thresholds. 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For ETIIs, the maximum discount has been set as electricity - 8.9p/kWh with a price threshold of 18.5p/kWh and gas - 4.0p/kWh with a price threshold of 9.9p/kWh.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"AccordionItem.FAQ","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/united-kingdom/en_gb/business/shell-energy/energy-bills-discount-scheme/jcr_content/root/main/section/faq/faq_item_302898197","model":{"title":"Are you a Qualifying Heat Supplier (QHS)?","text":"\u003Cp\u003EAn enhanced level of support is also being offered to Qualifying Heat Suppliers (QHS). The criteria to qualify will be based on the heat supplier being a person who supplies and charges for supply of heating and/or hot water to domestic heat consumers through the heat network. All QHSs are required to apply via the government's application process and will receive a QHS certificate proving they are eligible for this support. This certificate will have an effective date which is the date from which the customer is eligible to receive enhanced QHS support. This information will also be provided to us as your supplier.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}}],"id":"/content/shell/countries/united-kingdom/en_gb/business/shell-energy/energy-bills-discount-scheme/jcr_content/root/main/section/faq","model":{"title":"Eligibility for additional support"}},{"organism":"Container.FAQ","color":"inherited","children":[{"organism":"AccordionItem.FAQ","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/united-kingdom/en_gb/business/shell-energy/energy-bills-discount-scheme/jcr_content/root/main/section/faq_62075297/faq_item","model":{"title":"When does the EBDS start and how long will it last?","text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Energy Bills Discount Scheme (EBDS) starts on 1 April 2023 and is expected to last for 12 months until 31 March 2024.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"AccordionItem.FAQ","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/united-kingdom/en_gb/business/shell-energy/energy-bills-discount-scheme/jcr_content/root/main/section/faq_62075297/faq_item_1191656334","model":{"title":"Will all businesses receive the same support?","text":"\u003Cp\u003ENo, Energy & Trade Intensive Industries (ETIIs) and Qualifying Heat Suppliers (QHS) will receive additional support.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"AccordionItem.FAQ","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/united-kingdom/en_gb/business/shell-energy/energy-bills-discount-scheme/jcr_content/root/main/section/faq_62075297/faq_item_1315562360","model":{"title":"How and when will the EBDS support be applied to invoices?","text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe support will show as a discount on customer’s invoices from April 2023 (billed in May) and continue until 31 March 2024.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"AccordionItem.FAQ","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/united-kingdom/en_gb/business/shell-energy/energy-bills-discount-scheme/jcr_content/root/main/section/faq_62075297/faq_item_1732465189","model":{"title":"What types of businesses are eligible for EBDS support?","text":"\u003Cp\u003EAll non-domestic customers in Great Britain will be eligible for the EBDS, provided they:\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHave a fixed price energy contract, signed on or after 1 December 2021\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAre in the process of signing a new fixed price contract\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAre out of contract or deemed variable tariffs\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHave a flexible purchase contract or similar\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGovernment is continuing to encourage customers on flexible contracts to procure energy in the usual way\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESome businesses may not see a significant discount, if any, under the new scheme.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"AccordionItem.FAQ","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/united-kingdom/en_gb/business/shell-energy/energy-bills-discount-scheme/jcr_content/root/main/section/faq_62075297/faq_item_1745281310","model":{"title":"Do I need to apply for the scheme?","text":"\u003Cp\u003EAs with the existing EBRS, the standard EBDS support for non-ETIIs will be applied automatically to non-domestic customer accounts. 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