Six million UK household will access the £150 Warm Home Discount; register names in energy bills
Six million of British households are set to save £150 on energy bills this winter, as government urges eligible households to check they are named on their bill to get the Warm Home Discount automatically. Every household where the bill payer is on means-tested benefits is in line for the rebate, following the expansion of the scheme last year.
Britain's six million households are set to receive a £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, according to government officials. Eligible families should ensure their names appear on their energy bills to qualify for the rebate, which was expanded last year to include nearly a million additional families with children. The discount will be available to households receiving Housing Benefit, Income-related Employment and Support Allowance, Pension Credit, and Universal Credit.
This expansion follows Prime Minister's immediate action to remove VAT from domestic electricity bills, saving £45 off the yearly Ofgem price cap. Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh emphasized the government's focus on providing breathing space for families struggling with energy costs and working to bring down bills. Eligible households are urged to check their names on their electricity bills, as suppliers will rely on customers' records starting August 23.
The government intends to continue the Warm Home Discount scheme through 2030/1, as part of the Warm Homes Plan aimed at reducing energy use, lowering bills for millions, and helping households escape fuel poverty.
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