Warm Home Discount 2026 to 2027 – £150 off your electricity bill

You may get £150 off your electricity bill if, on 23 August 2026, you or your partner got certain means-tested benefits such as Pension Credit or Universal Credit. In Scotland, only some people qualify automatically – others apply to their electricity supplier. If your letter asks for more information, call the helpline by 26 February 2027.

Deadline
One-off deadline: 26 February 2027
Last checked
Checked against the official source: 21 October 2026

What if you miss the deadline? If you do not contact the Warm Home Discount Scheme before 26 February 2027, you may miss this winter's discount.

The Warm Home Discount is a one-off £150 off your electricity bill. The money is not paid to you – your supplier takes it off your bill. It is not available in Northern Ireland. In England and Wales, the qualifying benefits are Universal Credit, Housing Benefit, income-related ESA and Pension Credit.

How to do it

  1. Check that your supplier is part of the scheme and that your name, or your partner's, is on the electricity bill.
  2. Look out for a letter between late October 2026 and early January 2027.
  3. If the letter says you are eligible, you do not need to do anything. The discount goes on your bill by 31 March 2027.
  4. If the letter asks for more information, call the helpline by 26 February 2027.
  5. If you get no letter by early January 2027 and think you are eligible, call 0800 030 9322 before 26 February 2027.
  6. In Scotland, if you do not qualify automatically, contact your electricity supplier early to apply.

Common questions

Do I need to apply for the Warm Home Discount?

Usually not. Most people get it automatically. In Scotland, some people need to apply to their electricity supplier.

What is the qualifying date for winter 2026 to 2027?

You must have met the conditions on 23 August 2026.

Does it affect my Winter Fuel Payment?

No. The discount does not affect your Cold Weather Payment or Winter Fuel Payment.

Official source: gov.uk

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