This winter, eligible households across the UK can receive a discount on their energy bills through the Warm Home Discount scheme. The discount is automatically applied to qualifying households, but only certain energy suppliers participate.
Full List of Households Eligible for £150 Warm Home Discount on Energy Bills
By Chourouk Derkaoui
Published on 3 December 2024 11:45
Households across the UK are set to benefit from a £150 discount on their energy bills this winter through the Warm Home Discount scheme. This initiative, managed by the Department for Energy and Net Zero under the Labour Party government, provides financial relief to eligible households during the colder months.
The discount is applied automatically for those who qualify, spanning from October to March. However, participation is limited to certain energy suppliers. If your supplier is not on the approved list, you will not receive the benefit.
Participating Energy Suppliers for the 2023-2024 Warm Home Discount Scheme
The following suppliers are confirmed participants for the 2023-2024 Warm Home Discount scheme:
- Affect Energy (now part of Octopus Energy).
- Boost Energy.
- British Gas (including Scottish Gas).
- Co-op Energy (now part of Octopus Energy).
- E (gas and electricity).
- Ecotricity.
- EDF Energy.
- E.ON Next.
- Good Energy.
- Home Energy.
- London Power.
- Octopus Energy.
- Outfox the Market.
- OVO Energy.
- Rebel Energy.
- Sainsbury's Energy.
- ScottishPower.
- Shell Energy Retail.
- So Energy.
- Tomato Energy.
- Tru Energy.
- Utilita.
- Utility Warehouse.
- 100Green (formerly Green Energy UK).
Eligibility Criteria for the Warm Home Discount Scheme
In addition, the scheme is designed to help households on low incomes or in receipt of specific benefits, with eligibility divided into two main categories. For example, Core Group One (England and Wales) or Core Group (Scotland) includes households where the account holder or their partner is in receipt of the Guarantee Credit element of Pension Credit.
For households on low incomes, receiving certain benefits and facing high energy costs, Core Group Two (England and Wales) applies. However, in Scotland, eligible households must contact their energy supplier directly to apply if they are not automatically registered.
Benefits That Qualify for the Warm Home Discount
The following benefits may qualify a household for the discount:
- Housing Benefit
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
- Income Support
- The "Savings Credit" portion of Pension Credit
- Universal Credit
Households with incomes below a certain threshold may also qualify if they receive:
- Child Tax Credit
- Working Tax Credit
How Households Access the Warm Home Discount
In England and Wales, eligible households in Core Group One are automatically identified and enrolled. For Core Group Two or those in Scotland, contacting your energy supplier is essential to confirm participation and secure the discount.
The Warm Home Discount aims to alleviate energy costs during the winter, providing critical support for those in need. Ensure your energy supplier participates in the scheme and check your benefit eligibility to take advantage of this program.