The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero said on 22 October 2026 that households in England and Wales should check for letters confirming £150 off their energy bills this winter. Around 6 million households across Britain are expected to benefit from the Warm Home Discount. Letters were due to begin arriving that week and continue through to January 2027.

The letters will state whether the discount is applied automatically or whether the recipient must call a helpline before 26 February 2027 and provide further information. Under the expanded scheme, every billpayer on means-tested benefits now qualifies. The department said nearly 2.3 million additional families, including around 1 million with children, received the rebate last year.

The government also cited a VAT cut on electricity bills in October and other measures, and said the scheme is set to continue through 2030/31. Minister for Energy Consumers Polly Billington urged those who think they qualify to watch for a confirming letter. Recipients were advised to use only their usual method of contacting their supplier and not to follow suspicious links or share financial information in response to emails, texts or calls.