The Warm Home Discount is a government scheme that provides a one-off £150 discount on your electricity bill each winter. Millions qualify but many don't claim. If you're already working on reducing your energy bills, this is free money you shouldn't miss.
Who Qualifies for the Warm Home Discount?
- •Core Group: You receive the Guarantee Credit element of Pension Credit — you'll get it automatically
- •Core Group 2: You're on a low income and receive certain means-tested benefits, AND your home has high energy costs
- •You must be with a participating energy supplier
- •Only one discount per household, applied to your electricity account
How to Check If You'll Get It Automatically
Other Energy Bill Support Schemes
- •Winter Fuel Payment: £100-300 for pensioners (eligibility recently tightened)
- •Cold Weather Payment: £25 for each 7-day period of very cold weather if you're on certain benefits
- •Energy Company Obligation (ECO): Free insulation and heating upgrades for eligible homes
- •Household Support Fund: Local council grants for energy and food costs
- •Priority Services Register: Not a discount, but ensures priority support during outages
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to apply for the Warm Home Discount?+
If you receive Pension Credit (Guarantee Credit), it's automatic. For Core Group 2, it depends on your energy supplier — some apply it automatically based on DWP data, others require an application.
Can I get the Warm Home Discount on a prepayment meter?+
Yes. If you have a prepayment meter, the discount is applied as a top-up voucher or credit added directly to your smart meter.
What if I switch energy suppliers?+
You need to be with a participating supplier when the discount is applied (usually October-March). Check if your new supplier participates before switching.
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