Expanding the Warm Home Discount Scheme, 2025 to 2026 - consultation

We are seeking views on extending the Warm Home Discount scheme 2025 to 2026 to all recipients of means-tested benefits (MTBs).

This consultation closes at
11:59pm on 24 March 2025

Consultation description

This consultation sets out proposals to expand the reach of the Warm Home Discount Scheme by removing the high-cost-to-heat threshold in the current Warm Home Discount (England and Wales) Regulations 2022 (for winter 2025 to 2026) and increasing the level of spend available in Scotland for suppliers to allocate through the Broader Group. All households in receipt of means-tested benefits would then be eligible to receive the £150 rebate.

Additionally, it proposes to extend the Park Homes Warm Home Discount scheme to include other individuals without a direct relationship with an energy supplier while maintaining the current budget.

The consultation seeks input from consumers, consumer groups and charities, Warm Home Discount recipients and obligated energy suppliers.

Documents

Expanding the Warm Home Discount Scheme, 2025 to 2026: consultation document