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Warm Home Discount 2025/26: Eligibility, Application Dates & Supplier Updates

What is the Warm Home Discount?

The Warm Home Discount is a government scheme that gives eligible households £150 towards their energy costs every year.

Who is eligible for the Warm Home Discount?

Eligibility is split into two groups (Core Group and Broader Group), but only some get the rebate automatically:

Core Group: If you get the ‘guarantee element’ of Pension Credit and you are named on the energy account the payment would be made to your energy supplier automatically.

Broader Group: If you are on a low income, in receipt of means-tested benefits, or tax credits you can apply through your energy supplier for the Warm Home Discount. (Applications are on a first-come, first-served basis, and there is a limited number of grants available)

I’m in the Broader Group how do I apply?

You can check online to see if your energy supplier has opened their application for 2025/2026 and apply online. Energy suppliers do open and close their applications at different time but it’s usually from September time onwards when energy suppliers open them.

What Energy Suppliers Currently have their applications open?

As of 27/08/2025 Octopus Energy and So Energy has their warm home discount applications open.

Utilita have announced they will open their application on 03/09/2025 but will also close their applications on 10/09/2025. You will only have a short window to apply! Set a reminder!

Needing Support in applying for the warm home discount?

Fill out the form below or call Lemon Aid on 0800 221 8089

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