DWP writing to benefit claimants on 4 handouts in October as letters dispatched

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed £150 off energy bills in the form of the Warm Home Discount

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced £150 energy bill reductions for recipients of four benefits, with correspondence now being sent out. The DWP has unveiled an additional cost of living measure through the Warm Home Discount scheme.

Throughout October, the DWP will be contacting individuals receiving Housing Benefit, Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (or ESA), Pension Credit and Universal Credit who meet the criteria. Labour Party Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh commented: "Families will be worried about their energy bills this winter and our focus is on giving them breathing space, as we continue to work to bring down bills."

She added: "Almost a million more families with children received the £150 Warm Home Discount last winter, after we expanded scheme. If you know someone who might benefit, please start spreading the word and encourage them to check they are named on their energy bill."

Energy providers participating in the winter 2026 to 2027 initiative include 100Green (previously Green Energy UK or GEUK), Boost, British Gas, E - also referred to as E (Gas and Electricity) and Ecotricity. Additional suppliers comprise EDF, EnergyCoop – see Octopus Energy, E.ON Next, Fuse Energy, Good Energy, Home Energy, London Power, Octopus Energy, Outfox Energy, OVO and Sainsbury's Energy, reports Birmingham Live.

Further participants include Scottish Gas – see British Gas, ScottishPower, So Energy, Square 1 Energy Ltd, TruEnergy, Tulo Energy, Utilita and also Utility Warehouse. Qualifying customers using pre-payment meters with a key or card top-up system must also ensure their household account is registered in their name.

If you've received confirmation of your eligibility but your energy supplier was unable to apply the discount, you should write directly to the Warm Home Discount Scheme.

Your correspondence should contain the following details:.

• Your full name, address and date of birth, along with the reference number from your confirmation letter, if available.
• The name of your electricity supplier and your account number.
• The name of the account holder on the electricity bill, if this differs from your own.