More than half of the major energy companies' customers could be able to claim back money on their bills, as it emerges that millions of people are sitting on growing piles of credit.
This includes Octopus Energy, British Gas, Scottish Power, and other big North West suppliers. On average, most households are owed around £210 each after building up credit through winter energy bill payments.
With the energy price cap falling to £1,690 from the start of this month, people struggling with the high cost of living could benefit from withdrawing this winter nest egg.
This money does not belong to the big six energy companies but their customers and can be used to help with the higher cost of heating in winter.
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