£150 Warm Home Discount – check your electricity bill before Sunday 24 August
Eligible households are being urged by the Department for Work and Pensions to check they are named on their electricity bill to ensure they automatically receive the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter.
Key Points:
- The Warm Home Discount has been expanded
- To receive the discount automatically, the person receiving the benefit must be named on the electricity bill by Sunday 24 August.
- This includes those on: Housing Benefit, Income-related ESA, Income-based JSA, Income Support, Pension Credit and Universal Credit
- Pre-payment meter users must also ensure their account is registered in their name.
Why It Matters:
- Last winter, 96% of eligible households received the discount automatically.
- This support is part of the government’s Plan for Change, helping ease the cost of living.
Action Required:
- Check your electricity bill to ensure the eligible person is named.
- If you’ve recently moved or changed supplier, update your account details.
- Spread the word to family and friends who may be eligible.
