2025 Warm Home Discount

The Warm Home Discount is a one-off payment of £150 to help with the cost of energy during the winter. It's designed to make things a bit easier if you're living on a low income or pension. 

If your electricity supplier is part of the Warm Home Discount scheme then you don't need to apply for it – you'll get the payment automatically if you or your partner receives the Guarantee Credit portion of Pension Credit, or another means-tested benefit. Getting a Warm Home Discount doesn't affect your entitlement to a Winter Fuel Payment or the Cold Weather Payment.

Eligibility: If you get the Guarantee Credit element of Pension Credit or are on a low income and receive certain benefits (like Income Support, income-based Jobseeker's Allowance, or Universal Credit).

How it works: The discount is applied as credit to your electricity bill. If you have a prepayment meter, you will likely be given a top-up voucher.

In England and Wales, the Government will write to you to confirm if you are eligible.
DWP will issue letters confirming eligibility from October to the end of January 2026. You will not be contacted by the UK government or from OFGEM asking for any bank details.

If you believe you should qualify for Warm Home Discount on the above criteria but have not received a letter from the Government confirming your eligibility by Saturday 31 January 2026, please contact the DWP Warm Home Discount helpline for help on 0800 030 9322.