Households to receive £150 winter energy bill discount letters

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 09:58 · Archive

Eligible households across England and Wales will receive letters this week confirming a £150 discount on their winter energy bills.

Eligible households across England and Wales are receiving letters confirming a £150 discount off their winter energy bills. The warm home discount scheme, issued by the UK Government, targets bill payers in England and Wales who receive means-tested benefits.

Letters will be sent out from this week through to January 2027. Each letter will explain whether recipients will receive the discount automatically or if they need to contact a helpline with further information. Those required to call the helpline must do so before 26 February 2027 to ensure they receive the support.

Polly Billington, Minister for Energy Consumers, said: 'I know that many families will be struggling with their energy bills this winter. That is why I urge those who think they qualify for the warm home discount to keep an eye out for a letter confirming their eligibility.'

Ned Hammond, deputy director of policy at Energy UK, said the discount 'offers vital help for millions of households through the colder months' and encouraged anyone struggling with bills to contact their supplier to see what other help is available.

Stew Horne, group head of sector intelligence at Energy Saving Trust, said the scheme 'provides valuable support to eligible households, helping to ease the cost of keeping homes warm'. He urged people to read their letters carefully and take any necessary action to ensure they receive the help.

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• Eligible households to receive £150 energy bill discount letters this winterWarm Home Discount letters confirm £150 off winter energy bills for eligible households in England and Wales.Cumberland News · 23 Oct, 09:38
• Eligible households to receive £150 energy bill discount letters this winterWarm Home Discount letters confirm £150 off winter energy bills for eligible households in England and Wales.NW Evening Mail · 23 Oct, 09:38
• Eligible households to receive £150 energy bill discount letters this winterWarm Home Discount letters confirm £150 off winter energy bills for eligible households in England and Wales.Whitehaven News · 23 Oct, 09:38
• Eligible households to receive £150 energy bill discount letters this winterWarm Home Discount letters confirm £150 off winter energy bills for eligible households in England and Wales.Westmorland Gazette · 23 Oct, 09:38

In this story: UK Government · Polly Billington · Energy UK · Energy Saving Trust · England and Wales

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