Overview

• Eligible households must have an active claim for one of seven specified means-tested benefits on August 24, 2025 to qualify for the £150 rebate.
• The government has removed the high-cost-to-heat requirement, expanding the scheme by 2.7 million homes to an estimated 6.1 million.
• In England and Wales the £150 credit is applied automatically, and in Scotland only Guarantee Credit pension credit claimants receive it without applying; other Scottish recipients must submit an application through their energy supplier.
• Participating households will receive confirmation letters between October and December outlining their payment details and timing.
• The Warm Home Discount forms part of a broader cost-of-living relief framework funded through energy market efficiency savings under Ofgem oversight.