The UK Government is reminding eligible householders to check they are named on their energy bills in order to receive a £150 discount this winter.
This will enable billpayers who receive an eligible means-tested benefit to automatically get the one-off discount between October and March.
In England and Wales, this means households in receipt of Housing Benefit, Income-related Employment and Support Allowance, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, Income Support, Pension Credit and Universal Credit will now be eligible.
More than six million households are set to benefit from the Warm Home Discount scheme this year – an increase of 2.7 million homes.
Eligible households are urged to check there are named on their electricity bill as suppliers are set to rely on customers’ records as of 24th August 2025.
Last winter, 96% of eligible households received their discount automatically through this route, making it the easiest and quickest way for the overwhelming majority of households.
“Energy Consumers Minister Miatta Fahnbulleh said: “We took decisive action earlier this year to expand the Warm Home Discount, giving more working families certainty and peace of mind before winter.
“I now want to make sure as many eligible households as possible get £150 off their energy bill, putting more money in their pockets as part of our Plan for Change.
“If you know someone who might be eligible – please start spreading the word to family and friends, encouraging them to check they are named on their energy bill.”
Eligible customers on pre-payment meters who use a key or card to top up will also need to ensure that their household’s account is registered in their name.
