England and Wales
Warm Home Discount
Last verified: 4 October 2026. We check the official source every night. How we verify.
A one-off discount on your electricity bill if you get Pension Credit or meet your supplier's low-income criteria. Scotland and Northern Ireland have different schemes.
How much you could get
The amount depends on your circumstances. We do not publish a figure unless it is tied to a tax year and an official source.
Check the current amount on the official page.
Who can claim
You usually need to live in England or Wales, have a qualifying energy supplier, and either get the Guarantee Credit part of Pension Credit or be in a low-income group identified by the government or your supplier.
Eligibility conditions
These are the structured conditions Benefit Badger uses in the eligibility check. They are a guide, not a decision.
- You live in the UK.
- You live in England or Wales.
- You may be on a low income or of State Pension age.
Check if Warm Home Discount may apply to you
It usually takes about 5 minutes. You do not need to create an account. This is guidance, not a government decision.
When it may not apply
Not every energy supplier takes part. Scotland has a separate Warm Home Discount, and Northern Ireland has different support.
Where you live
Warm Home Discount applies in England and Wales.
Browse benefits in England, Wales, or the A–Z list.
How to claim
- Read this winter’s GOV.UK rules. Warm Home Discount in England and Wales is often applied automatically if you get Pension Credit and have a participating supplier. Broader low-income groups can depend on the year’s scheme. Official page
- Check whether your electricity supplier takes part. Not every supplier is in the scheme. The official page lists how to check. Do not use a random “energy grant” website. Official page
- Scotland and Northern Ireland are different. Scotland has had its own Warm Home Discount arrangements; Northern Ireland uses other support. Follow the page for where you live.
- If you think you were missed, use the official challenge route. GOV.UK explains what to do if the discount does not appear. Suppliers cannot be contacted through Benefit Badger.
Official sources
- Warm Home Discount Scheme — GOV.UK (primary source)
Related benefits
See all housing and bills benefits.
Source: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. This page is guidance from an independent service, not a government decision. Only the relevant government department can confirm eligibility and make a payment.
Check if this may apply to you
It usually takes about 5 minutes. You do not need to create an account. This is guidance, not a government decision.