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Warm Home Discount Scheme Available for Vulnerable households

What is the Warm Home Discount Scheme?

The Warm Home Discount Scheme presents an opportunity for eligible individuals receiving specific benefits to enjoy a £150 reduction on their electricity bills. The scheme has been very beneficial to vulnerable households struggling to pay their energy bills. 

To ensure that essential energy crisis support is not overlooked, the National Energy Action (NEA), a fuel poverty charity, urges vulnerable households across Britain to take advantage of the scheme.

The application process begins in October 2024 and eligible households will receive £150 discount by the end of March 2025.

While the Warm Home Discount provides some relief, it falls short of adequately helping millions of vulnerable households. Despite energy bills rising by £800 per year since the start of the energy crisis, the rebate has only increased by £10 in the last decade. As we approach winter, countless vulnerable households in the UK find themselves without adequate government support, and there are anticipations of further bill hikes in January 2025.

Fortunately, alternative government support programs are available for individuals to apply for, such as  The Great British Insulation Scheme and The ECO4 Scheme.

Who qualifies for the £150?

Scheme reforms mean that different rules apply in England, Wales and Scotland. Eligibility is determined by an individual’s circumstances on the qualification date. Recipients of the Guarantee Credit element of Pension Credit will be eligible for a Warm Home Discount in England, Wales and Scotland if they are a named account holder with a participating electricity supplier.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) 

 

People living in Scotland can qualify for the Warm Home Discount through the following criteria:

      1. Core Group Eligibility:
            • If you receive the Guarantee Credit element of Pension Credit.

        1. Broader Group Eligibility:
              • If you are on a low income and meet the criteria set by your energy supplier for the scheme.

        The application process for the scheme in Scotland depends on whether you qualify for the ‘core group’ or ‘broader group.’

         

        People living in England and Wales s are eligible for the Warm Home Discount through the following criteria:

            1. Core Group 1 Eligibility:
                  • If you receive the Guarantee Credit element of Pension Credit.

              1. Core Group 2 Eligibility:
                    • If you are on a low income and have high energy costs.

              In both eligibility groups, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will assess your energy costs based on the property you reside in. You will receive confirmation of your eligibility before January 2025.

              FAQ's

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              To be eligible individuals on a low income qualify by receiving one of the following means-tested benefits:

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