The Warm Home Discount Scheme has been a key policy in the government’s approach to tackling fuel poverty and reducing the energy costs of low-income and vulnerable households ever since its inception in 2011.
This consultation aims to secure the continuation of support for around 6 million households for winter 2026 to 2027, and into the next scheme period, after current regulations expire on 31 March 2026.
This consultation sets out the government’s proposals for the new scheme period and is gathering feedback from stakeholders on:-
The design of the core elements of the scheme.
Options for the next scheme period in Scotland.
Proposals to change the administration of the scheme.
A call for evidence on Industry Initiatives.
A call for suggestions for future improvements during the next scheme period.
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero are seeking views particularly from energy suppliers, Warm Home Discount recipients, and consumer groups and charities with an interest in fuel poverty to inform the design of the new scheme period from winter 2026 to 2027.
The consultation could be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/continuing-the-warm-home-discount-scheme?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=bfd31575-220f-4a42-8c61-ef13cff07cbf&utm_content=daily.
Closing date for responses is 20 November 2025.
This consultation sets out proposals to make changes affecting powers in the Digital Economy Act 2017 (DEA) in order to enable information sharing to:-
Support the delivery of passported benefits (such as free school meals).
Provide support to individuals and households with energy debt through the introduction of an energy Debt Relief Scheme
The consultation could be found at
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