You could be missing out on £150 off your energy bill - here's how to check
UK households on means-tested benefits are being urged to ensure their names are on energy bills to qualify for the £150 Warm Home Discount. The government is emphasizing the deadline as energy prices are expected to rise this winter.
Why it matters
This initiative provides critical financial relief to low-income households facing rising energy costs during the winter months.
Image source, Getty Images By Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent Published 13 minutes ago One call to your energy supplier to ensure your name is on the electricity bill may mean you are in line for a £150 discount this winter – but you need to get in before the deadline.
While the cost of heating your home might not be at the forefront of your mind during the long, hot summer prices are set to rise again this winter.
Suppliers use customers' records as of Sunday 23 August to check who is eligible for the Warm Home Discount.
The government scheme knocks £150 off bills if you are on means-tested benefits such as universal credit.
Millions of people will learn of the level of winter energy prices later this month, when Ofgem announces the quarterly price cap for the three months from October.
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