The sending of energy checks begins this Tuesday: are you one of the 5.6 million households who will be able to benefit from them ?

Son montant est compris entre 48 et 277 euros, pour un montant moyen de 150 euros. ILLUSTRATION MAXPPP – Richard Villalon

Les premiers chèques seront à envoyés à partir de ce mardi 2 avril. Ils sont valables jusqu’au 31 mars de l’année suivante pour régler les factures de gaz ou d’électricité.

The energy check is back. This aid put in place by the State allows the poorest households to fight against the surge in energy prices. The conditions for receiving this subsidy depend on household income. 5.8 million households can benefit from it.

Between 48 and 277 euros

Its amount is between 48 and 277 euros, for an average amount of 150 euros, and varies depending on the reference tax income of 2021, according to a very precise communicated by the Ministry of Economy and Finance.

Please note that the energy check is sent automatically to all those who are entitled to it, without any prior action. For those who don't know how to find out if they are eligible for this aid , a simulator is available to them on the dedicated site: chequeenergie.gouv.fr

Energy bills and renovation work

With this energy check, it is possible to pay for your energy expenses: electricity, natural gas, heat, domestic fuel oil. You can also pay for heating fuels (wood, biomass) linked to housing.

The energy check also allows you to pay for certain work, particularly energy renovation work. To do this, you must call on a certified "RGE" professional. recognized guarantor of the environment. You will find the list on the France Rénov website.

Shipping schedule in the Occitanie region

In Occitanie, the first to receive the check will be the beneficiaries of the departments of l’Ariège, l’Aude, Pyrénées Orientales, Tarn-et-Garonne and Gard, where shipments are planned for the week from April 2 to 5 .

For Lozère, Hautes-Pyrénées, Tarn, Hérault, Aveyron, Lot and on Gers, the shipment will take place the week of 8 to 12 April. Finally, the Haute-Garonne will only be distributed the week of 22 to 25&nbsp ;April.

For residents of other regions of France, all dates for sending energy checks are detailed according to the departments in this official document.