Letters about this winter's £150 Warm Home Discount started going out in England and Wales on 22 October 2026, according to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. They will continue into January. A letter will explain whether the discount is automatic or more information is needed. Read the announcement.

Check the qualifying date, not just your new address

The official scheme guide says England and Wales eligibility depends on circumstances on 23 August 2026: a participating electricity supplier, qualifying means-tested benefits, and your name or your partner's on the electricity bill. Moving now does not by itself establish eligibility. The £150 is a bill discount, not cash for moving expenses.

If you think you qualify but have no letter by early January, contact the scheme before 26 February 2027. Where eligibility is confirmed, official guidance says the supplier will apply the discount by 31 March 2027. Follow any instructions in your letter rather than assuming no action is needed.

Keep the handover organised

A house move can leave useful information split between two addresses and two energy accounts. Keep a small handover file so you can explain what changed without searching through packed boxes.

  • Save the old and new addresses, moving date and relevant supplier account numbers together.
  • Use the change-of-address checklist to track who you have notified, and plan how important post will reach you.
  • If you have moved or changed supplier, ask the scheme or supplier how that affects your circumstances. Do not assume an expected discount has transferred between accounts.
  • Add a January reminder to your moving timeline and retain any confirmation. Keep unconfirmed support separate in your household budget.

Scotland and Northern Ireland

The scheme is unavailable in Northern Ireland. Scotland has automatic and supplier-application routes; some households must contact their supplier early. Check the Scotland guidance before relying on the England and Wales process, particularly if your move crosses a border. For Scotland’s supplier-application route, the guidance says you need to stay with that supplier until the discount is paid; check this before switching. This article cannot confirm an individual household's entitlement.