How to get £150 off your energy bill this October (original) (raw)

Millions of people will soon be notified that they are entitled to a £150 energy bill reduction. The warm home discount, a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) initiative, offers the discount on electricity bills during the chillier months from October to March to households on certain benefits.

With the scheme's commencement approaching imminently some individuals will receive letters to inform them of their eligibility. Typically these notifications are issued by your energy supplier.

Those who qualify will usually get the discount automatically. Some may be able to get the discount on your gas bill instead if your supplier provides you with both gas and electricity and you’re eligible. The help will not affect your cold weather payment or winter fuel payment. For money-saving tips sign up to our Money newsletter here.

Who qualifies?

If you live in England and Wales you qualify if you either:

Get the guarantee credit element of pension credit
Are on a low income and have high energy costs

Which energy suppliers are part of the scheme?

The following suppliers are part of the scheme:

100Green (formerly Green Energy UK or GEUK)
Affect Energy – see Octopus Energy
Boost
British Gas
Bulb Energy – see Octopus Energy
Co-op Energy - see Octopus Energy
E - also known as E (Gas and Electricity)
Ecotricity
E.ON Next
EDF
Good Energy
London Power
Octopus Energy
Outfox the Market
OVO
Rebel Energy
Sainsbury’s Energy
Scottish Gas – see British Gas
ScottishPower
Shell Energy Retail
So Energy
Tomato Energy
TruEnergy
Utilita
Utility Warehouse

However if the electricity supplier you were with stops trading, you may still be eligible for the discount Ofgem will appoint your new supplier for you.

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