Warm Home Discount is a one-off payment to reduce eligible customers’ bills over the winter months. This winter (2022-23), it’s rising from £140 to £150. If you are eligible the money will be added as a credit to your electricity bill.
If you have a pre-payment meter you should receive a top-up voucher.
You get the payment automatically but check your electricity supplier is part of the Warm Home Discount scheme.
Getting a Warm Home Discount doesn’t affect your entitlement to the Winter Fuel Payment or Cold Weather Payment.
Some suppliers also offer indirect help to customers as part of the Warm Home Discount scheme. This might include advice on using less energy and help with reducing energy-related debts.
Are you eligible for the Warm Home Discount?
The eligibility requirements for Warm Home Discount have changed this winter (2022-23).
To qualify, you or your partner must have an account with a participating electricity supplier, and one of you must claim one of the following:
- the Guarantee Credit portion of Pension Credit
- a different ‘qualifying benefit’ (if you have high energy costs).
The qualifying benefits include the Savings Credit portion of Pension Credit and Housing Benefit. If you claim one of these, the government will assess your energy costs based on the type, age and size of your property. If you think the assessment is inaccurate, you can challenge it.
The deadline for claimants has been extended from 31st July to 21st August 2022.
