{"id":2747,"date":"2023-11-24T17:08:25","date_gmt":"2023-11-24T17:08:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/guides\/?page_id=2747"},"modified":"2025-08-01T23:55:47","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T22:55:47","slug":"warm-home-discount","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/guides\/energy-efficiency\/grants-and-schemes\/warm-home-discount\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Warm Home Discount Scheme?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-primary-light-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-524d8203d887e92fdf3232e3101e9541\">The Warm Home Discount is a scheme put in place to reduce eligible customers\u2019 energy bills during the winter months. It&#8217;s usually a one-off payment, automatic payment of \u00a3150 that goes towards energy costs during the winter months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s paid for by the energy companies themselves, and offers those in receipt of a pension, and low-income energy customers, a discount on their energy bills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-warm-home-discount-scheme-and-how-does-it-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Warm Home Discount Scheme and how does it work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Customers can receive a discount on their electricity bill each winter, paid in the form of a reduction on their fuel bills. Energy companies will apply the discount directly to their customers\u2019 bills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"who-qualifies-for-a-warm-home-discount\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who qualifies for a Warm Home Discount?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you live in England and Wales and are on pension credit, you\u2019ll be given the discounts automatically. But other low-income households will need to apply to their energy company directly. Nationwide, around two million households are eligible for the scheme &#8211; although those in receipt of a pension will miss out if they haven\u2019t applied for pension credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"who-else-can-claim-a-warm-home-discount\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who else can claim a Warm Home Discount?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To qualify, you (or your partner) need to be claiming benefits, such as Housing Benefit, income-based Jobseeker\u2019s Allowance, Income Support, or Universal Credit. Some people who claim child tax credit, or working tax credit, could also qualify. Most energy suppliers take part in the scheme, and you can check if yours does <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/the-warm-home-discount-scheme\/energy-suppliers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">via the government\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can see if you\u2019re eligible to apply for the Warm Home Discount via the government website. Check if you qualify <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/check-if-youre-eligible-for-warm-home-discount\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applying for the Warm Home Discount won\u2019t affect your eligibility for a Winter Fuel Payment or Cold Weather Payment, as these are separate schemes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-im-on-a-pre-payment-meter\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens if I&#8217;m on a pre-payment meter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can still qualify for the discount if you meet the criteria and use a pay-as-you-go or pre-payment meter. Your electricity supplier can tell you how you\u2019ll receive the discount, though it\u2019s likely you\u2019ll be sent a top-up voucher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"i-think-im-eligible-but-i-havent-been-contacted-about-the-discount-what-should-i-do\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">I think I&#8217;m eligible, but I haven&#8217;t been contacted about the discount \u2013 what should I do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All households that are eligible should receive a letter with information about the discount.<br><br>But if you don&#8217;t, you can contact them directly. They can be contacted Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm (except public holidays), on 0800 030 9322.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can send a letter to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>110552 Warm Home Discount Scheme<br>PO Box 26965<br>Glasgow<br>G1 9BW<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"i-live-in-scotland-can-i-get-the-warm-home-discount\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">I live in Scotland \u2013 can I get the Warm Home Discount?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can, but it operates slightly differently to in England and Wales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get the Guaranteed Credit element of Pension Credit, you should receive the reduction to your bills automatically. But if not, you may still be able to apply to your supplier for a discount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also apply if you or your partner get certain means-tested benefits. In Scotland, energy suppliers decide which low-income customers receive the discount, so you\u2019ll need to check with your supplier directly to find out if you qualify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"is-there-a-scheme-in-northern-ireland\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is there a scheme in Northern Ireland?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a grant available if you live in Northern Ireland that you can put towards energy-saving home improvements. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nihe.gov.uk\/housing-help\/affordable-warmth-boiler-replacement\/affordable-warmth-scheme\">Affordable Warmth Scheme<\/a> has been extended and will be available until March 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The scheme offers grant of up to \u00a37,500 (\u00a310,000 for solid wall improvements) to low income households to improve the thermal efficiency of a home through a range of insulation and heating measures.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Warm Home Discount is a scheme put in place to reduce eligible customers\u2019 energy bills during the winter months. It&#8217;s usually a one-off payment, automatic payment of \u00a3150 that goes towards energy costs during the winter months. 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