Of the million people benefiting from the aid represented by the energy check, only 53,000 people have requested it, reports BFMTV on Friday November 15. The problem would actually come from the Ministry of the Economy.
Implemented in 2018, the energy check replaced the social tariffs for gas and electricity. Problem is, 95% of new beneficiaries for the year 2024 have not requested it. In fact, out of the million people who would benefit from it, only 53,000 people have requested it, or five percent, even though the platform is supposed to close on December 31.
According to BFMTV, the problem comes from the Ministry of the Economy which is unable to identify eligible households because of the elimination of the housing tax. The check was therefore sent to the same households as last year, but not to new ones.
Should we make help automatic?
Unknown to the administration, the new beneficiaries risk not receiving their rights. Faced with such a situation, the associations called on the government to extend the lifespan of the online counter and to make this aid automatic in order to make it easier for low-income individuals and families benefiting from the energy check.
According to the office of Minister Olga Givernet, Minister Delegate for Energy: “We are examining all possible means to communicate more effectively and make the counter better known to its potential beneficiaries.”
published on November 15 at 12:09 p.m., Gabriel Gadré, 6Médias
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