Warm Home Discount Scheme 2026-2027 – how to apply and who’s eligible

You can find out if you've received the Warm Home Discount by checking your energy bills - it should be automatically applied as a £150 deduction to your electricity bill.

If you live in a park home, you could be eligible for the Warm Home Discount but you'll have to apply yourself rather than the Discount being automatically allocated. You can do so by clicking here.

Although switching your energy supplier is usually a simple and effective way of reducing your bills, you should check your supplier's rules regarding the Warm Home Discount and switching.

If you have already received the discount, then you should be fine to switch suppliers. If you’ve not yet received it, then the rules depend on which group you’re in:

Core Group 1: The company that supplied your electricity on the qualifying date (some time in August 2025) is responsible for the payment, regardless of whether you switch afterwards. This may be used to pay off any remaining balance you owe that supplier, or you may receive it in the form of a voucher

Core Group 2 (England and Wales): The same rules apply for Core Group 2 customers as they do for Core Group 1

Broader group (Scotland): You’ll need to contact your new supplier and reapply through their scheme, which may have different criteria, so speak to them first.

If your supplier stops trading, Ofgem will put you on to a new supplier – you’ll need to check with them if you’re eligible for the Warm Home Discount.

If you think you might not be eligible for the Warm Home Discount but you need to cut your bills, do a quick energy comparison online to see how much you could save on your energy supply.

If the supplier you were with goes out of business, you may still be eligible for a Warm Home Discount under your new supplier, which Ofgem will appoint for you. It's best to check with its customer service team if you're unsure.