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Written question asked by Anna Dixon (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 October 2025. It was answered by Martin McCluskey (Labour) on Friday, 17 October 2025 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Energy Bills Rebate and Warm Home Discount Scheme

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of extending eligibility for (a) energy support schemes and (b) the Warm Home Discount to people whose homes are not connected to electric or gas networks.

Answer

For schemes such as the Winter Fuel Payment, which helps pensioner households with heating costs, and the Cold Weather Payment, which offers additional support during periods of very cold weather to those on certain income-related benefits, households do not need to be connected to the gas or electricity networks.

To be eligible for the Warm Home Discount a consumer must be named on an energy account with an obligated supplier and be in receipt of a relevant means tested benefit. In February 2025 the Government consulted on broadening the scheme to include households without a direct relationship with an energy supplier, however it was not feasible to take this forward without increasing the cost of the scheme for all consumers.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
77881
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Eligibility Warm home discount scheme Energy bills rebate
Link
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