Households issued 2 week warning to say £150 off power payments

Eligible households haven’t got lengthy left to say the assist.

British pounds lying on an unscrewed radiator, Concept, financial budget. Winter heating costs in the UK

Eligible households that have not acquired the low cost ought to name the helpline by February 27 (Picture: Getty)

Households throughout the UK have been issued a two-week warning to say a £150 low cost off their power payments this winter. The low cost comes as a part of the Division for Power Safety and Internet Zero’s (DESNZ) Heat Residence Low cost Scheme, which gives eligible households with £150 off their electrical energy invoice. Those that qualify will see the low cost utilized to their invoice routinely by their power provider, moderately than the cash being paid into their checking account.

It’s obtainable to households in England, Wales and Scotland, and most of the people who qualify ought to have acquired a letter between late October final yr and early January 2026 to substantiate their eligibility. Whereas most eligible households will obtain the low cost routinely, there are some who could not have acquired a letter, or want to supply additional particulars by calling the helpline.

The deadline to do that is now quick approaching and the DESNZ has issued a two-week warning to remind households who suppose they’re eligible for the low cost, however are but to obtain it or get a letter, to name the helpline by Friday, February 27.

The DESNZ stated: “96% of Heat Residence Low cost recipients in England and Wales will obtain the rebate routinely this winter (2025/2026).

“Nevertheless, a small quantity might want to telephone the helpline quantity, which is included in letters despatched to their house addresses, to make sure their name is dealt with most effectively by 27 February.

“Those that haven’t acquired a letter or the low cost however suppose they’re eligible ought to name 0800 030 9322 by 27 February.”

Households in England or Wales qualify for the Heat Residence Low cost if they’re the named billpayer on their power invoice, and obtain any of the next means-tested advantages:

Housing Profit
Earnings-related Employment and Assist Allowance (ESA)
Earnings-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
Earnings Assist
Pension Credit score
Common Credit score

Should you dwell in England or Wales, your electrical energy provider will apply the low cost to your invoice routinely. Should you dwell in Scotland, power suppliers set the factors for the scheme so households ought to contact their provider to verify their eligibility.

Private finance information, cash saving suggestions and recommendation plus selcted provides and competitions Subscribe Invalid e-mail

We use your sign-up to supply content material in methods you’ve got consented to and to enhance our understanding of you. This will embody adverts from us and third events primarily based on our understanding. You’ll be able to unsubscribe at any time. Learn our Privateness Coverage

Should you qualify, your electrical energy provider will apply the low cost to your invoice by March 31, 2026. The next power suppliers are all a part of the scheme: