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£150 Energy Bill Discount Letters Sent to Households Across England and Wales
Every billpayer on means-tested benefits now qualifies, and nearly 1 million more families with children were added after the scheme expanded last year.
- On Thursday, the Government began mailing letters to 6 million households across England and Wales confirming eligibility for a £150 Warm Home Discount. Recipients must check whether their payment is automatic or requires further action.
- The Department for Energy and Net Zero expanded the scheme by 2.3 million households, now covering every bill payer on means-tested benefits. This removes previous restrictions that excluded many families needing energy cost assistance.
- Letters advise recipients whether they qualify for automatic payment or must phone the helpline by February 26, 2027, to provide further information. Energy UK Deputy Director of Policy Ned Hammond noted the letters explain how support is delivered.
- Minister for Energy Consumers Polly Billington urged qualifying families to watch for confirmation letters as they face high bills this winter. Provider EDF forecasts a 24 per cent rise to £2,165, underscoring the urgency of the support.
- The Government confirmed the Warm Home Discount scheme will continue through 2030/31, providing long-term support as temperatures drop. Stew Horne, Group Head of Sector Intelligence and External Affairs at Energy Saving Trust, said the discount helps ease the cost of keeping homes warm.
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bridportnews.co.uk£150 energy bill discount letters sent to households across England and Wales
Warm Home Discount letters confirm £150 off winter energy bills for eligible households in England and Wales.
·Weymouth, United Kingdom
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Six million households to get £150 energy bill discount as letters land on doormats this week
Six million households to get £150 energy bill discount as letters land on doormats this week . Millions of households are being urged to check their doormats for a letter about £150 off their energy bills
·London, United Kingdom
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The Independent (US)Government urges households to make £150 energy bill check
Around six million households are set to receive a payment this winter
·London, United Kingdom
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