Warm Home Discount

For winter 2023/24, you could get a £150 discount on your electricity bill through the Warm Home Discount scheme. This is a one-off discount on your electricity bill. You may be able to get the discount on your gas bill instead if your supplier provides you with both gas and electricity. Contact your supplier direct to find out more. 

You do not need to apply if you get the Guarantee Credit element of Pension Credit. You’ll automatically get a letter telling you about the discount if you’re eligible. Otherwise, you’ll need to apply directly to your energy supplier.

Who is eligible?

You might be eligible if all of the following apply:

your energy supplier is part of the scheme;

you (or your partner) get certain means-tested benefits or tax credits;

your name (or your partner’s) is on the electricity bill;

How do I get the discount?

Contact your electricity supplier to check if you’re eligible and to apply. They will decide who gets the discount in Scotland. The number of discounts suppliers can give is limited. Contact them as early as possible. Check with them even if you were eligible for a discount last year. Most eligible households will receive an automatic discount. Your letter will say if you need to call a helpline on 0800 030 9322 no later than 29 February 2024 to confirm your details. If you’re eligible, your electricity supplier will apply the discount to your bill by 31 March 2024.