Discounts & Payments
The government offer a range of discounts and heating payments to those who qualify. These can help you manage your energy bills, including discounts and heating payments.
Warm Home Discount
You could save £150 off your electricity through the Warm Home Discount. It’s a one-time discount on your electricity bill.
If you’re eligible, your electricity supplier will apply the discount to your bill. The money is not paid to you.
If you think you quality but don’t receive a letter, you can check eligibility online or telephone Warm Homes Discount Scheme on 0345 603 9439.
Cold Weather Payment
If your area’s average temperature is recorded or forecasted to be zero degrees Celsius or below for seven days in a row, you may be able to get a Cold Weather Payment of £25. Eligible recipients include those on:
- Pension Credit
- Income Support
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
- Universal Credit
Click here to check your eligibility and apply. The £25 payment covers each seven-day period of extremely cold weather between 1st November and 31st March and does not affect your other benefits.
Winter Fuel Payment
If you were born before 22 September 1959, you could receive a tax-free Winter Fuel Payment between £100 and £300 to help you pay your heating bills for winter 2025 to 2026. This is known as a ‘Winter Fuel Payment’.
If you’re eligible and already receive a state pension or another benefit, the payment is automatic. If you’re eligible but don’t get paid automatically, you’ll need to make a claim. The amount depends on your circumstances during a specific qualifying week Any money you get is tax-free and does not affect your benefits.
Christmas Bonus
The Christmas Bonus is a one-time, tax-free £10 payment made before Christmas. It’s paid to people who get certain benefits in the qualifying week, which is usually the first full week of December. You don’t need to claim – you should get it paid automatically.