Warm Homes Discount Scheme

Earlier this week the Government announced the reopening of the Warm Home Discount scheme which will provide a discount of £150 off electricity bills for three million low-income households this winter.

The money is not paid to you - it's a one-off discount on your electricity bill, between October 2022 and March 2023.

Most households will receive the discount automatically, but you can check online if you are eligible for the discount at https://www.gov.uk/check-if-youre-eligible-for-warm-home-discount

The online tool will guide you through the eligibility criteria, asking questions about electricity supply, the benefits you receive and characteristics of their property.

All customers will receive a letter between this November and mid-January 2023 confirming their eligibility and the payment will be made automatically through energy suppliers by March 2023.

You may be able to get the discount on your gas bill instead if your supplier provides you with both gas and electricity and you're eligible. Contact your supplier to find out.