Warm Home Discount Scheme
If you live in England or Wales
The Warm Home Discount Scheme has closed. It will reopen in October 2026.
Check if you’re eligible for the discount for winter 2026 to 2027.
You may be eligible if all of the following apply on 23 August 2026:
- your energy supplier is part of the scheme
- you (or your partner) get certain means-tested benefits
- your name (or your partner’s) is on the electricity bill
This is known as being in the ‘core group’.
Qualifying benefits
The qualifying means-tested benefits are:
- Universal Credit
- Housing Benefit
- income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- Pension Credit
If you’re eligible
Your electricity supplier will apply the discount to your bill. The money is not paid to you.