Warm Home Discount extended

Millions of families will receive the Warm Home Discount for the rest of the decade, as the Government confirms the continuation of the scheme through to 2030/2031. 

The extension will see eligible households provided with the £150 rebate on their energy bills every winter until 2030/2031. 

This follows the Government’s expansion of the Warm Home Discount last year, adding 2.7 million families to the scheme and bringing the total number of eligible households to around 6 million. This is on top of the average £150 of costs being taken off households’ energy bills from April, through measures announced at the Budget. 

Hundreds of thousands of Scottish billpayers will also benefit from reforms to the way the Warm Home Discount is administered, with around 345,000 families in Scotland set to receive the £150 rebate automatically next winter – an increase of around 250,000. 

The onus has for years been on many Scottish households to get in touch with their supplier to apply for the rebate. These changes will simplify the process for the majority of those eligible for the discount in Scotland, bringing the scheme closer into line with that in England and Wales – where most recipients already get the rebate automatically. 

A small number of households need to provide extra information to ensure they get the discount this winter (2025/2026). If they have received a letter advising them to call the helpline, they must do so by 27 February 2026.

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said: 

“Tackling the affordability crisis is the Government’s number one priority.  

“That is why we are confirming to millions of eligible families across the country that they will receive the £150 Warm Home Discount every winter for the rest of the decade.  

“That will give families much-needed peace of mind that they will continue to receive vital support in the cold winter months, as we take action to bring down bills for good.”

It comes after the Government launched the £15 billion Warm Homes Plan, the biggest home upgrade plan in British history, to help millions of families cut their bills. 

From April, households will also save an average £150 of costs on energy bills, with some consumers set to benefit significantly more – for example, a high use electric storage heated household could save more than £400 on costs per year. 

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