How it works
The Warm Home Discount is £150 off your electricity bill, not a cash payment. If you prepay, your supplier may give you a top-up voucher instead. If your supplier provides both fuels, you may be able to have it on your gas bill.
Who qualifies
- England and Wales: households getting the Guarantee Credit part of Pension Credit, and low-income households on qualifying means-tested benefits. Most get it automatically and receive a letter.
- Scotland: you may need to apply to your energy supplier.
- Northern Ireland: the scheme isn’t available.
Other help this winter
- Winter Fuel Payment: £100 to £300 if you were born on or before 27 June 1960 (taken back if your income is over £35,000).
- Cold Weather Payment: for each 7-day cold spell, if you get certain benefits.
- More in our grants and help guide.
Last updated: 15 October 2026
