The Warm Home Discount scheme
1. Overview
For winter 2014 to 2015, you could get a £140 discount on your electricity bill through the Warm Home Discount Scheme.
The discount won’t affect your Cold Weather Payment or Winter Fuel Payment.
Not everyone gets the discount - you have to qualify.
2. What you'll get
For winter 2014 to 2015, you could get a £140 discount on your electricity bill.
The money isn’t paid to you, it's a one-off discount on your electricity bill, usually between October and March.
Pre-pay or pay as you go meters
You can also qualify for the discount if you use a pre-pay or pay as you go electricity meters.
Your electricity supplier can tell you how you’ll get the discount if you’re eligible. For example, a voucher you can use to top up your meter.
3. Eligibility
You qualify for the discount if on the ‘qualifying day’ (to be confirmed) if all of the following apply:
- your supplier was part of the scheme
- your name (or your partner's) was on the bill
- you were getting the Guarantee Credit element of Pension Credit (even if you get Savings Credit as well)
If you don’t qualify
Some suppliers can offer the discount to vulnerable people (eg those on a low income).
Each supplier has their own rules about who else (known as the ‘broader group’) can get this help.
Check with the supplier if you meet their rules for broader group help and how to apply for it.
Energy suppliers
The following suppliers are part of the scheme:
4. How to claim
If you qualify for the discount
If you qualify for the discount, you'll get a letter telling you one of the following:
- you don't have to apply for the discount  you'll get it automatically
- you must apply for the discount before the deadline  the letter will tell you why and how
The scheme for winter 2013 to 2014 is now closed. The deadline to claim was 14 March 2014. Late claims won’t be accepted.
You’ll be sent a letter in the autumn if you are eligible for the Warm Home Discount for the winter of 2014 to 2015.
If you have a general query regarding the scheme or think you may be eligible, call the Warm Home Discount Scheme helpline below.
Warm Home Discount Scheme helpline
Telephone: 0845 603 9439
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm
Find out about call charges
If you don’t qualify for the discount
If you don’t qualify for the discount you may be able to apply directly to the energy supplier for help.