How can I apply for the Warm Home Discount?

If you’re in England or Wales, it’s fully automated. In Scotland, you may need to apply.

Last Friday I received a letter from DWP telling me I had to apply and contact the phone number on the letter which I did on Monday 1st thing. Got through and took about 5 minutes to confirm  my details and for them to check that I was entitled to the credit. I xan only assume that this occurred  because  I have  recently  migrated from SSE.

Hey @geoffb29,

Are you in the core group? (Do you get guaranteed element of pension credit)

When you say apply do you mean you had to confirm details to the DWP? 

On the DWP website it says for ‘core group’ customers:

“You’ll receive a letter between November 2022 and January 2023 telling you about the discount if you’re eligible.

Most eligible households will receive an automatic discount. Your letter will say if you need to call a helpline by 28 February 2023 to confirm your details.

If you’re eligible, your electricity supplier will apply the discount to your bill by 31 March 2023.”

Think this might be what you’re referring to.

Hope this helps. 

Good evening all.

I have been awarded the Warm Home Discount for this winter 2022. My award letter advises me that I will receive help towards my energy costs. As an OVO dual fuel customer can I assume that this covers both my electricity and gas? Any thoughts much appreciated!

Many thanks.

If you're OVO Pay Monthly then yup, it'll be £150 shared between both meters. Whichever one needs the credit first at any given time will get it.

Last year mine ONLY went in my electric.

Not sure about this year sorry.

What is this "Warm Winter Discount" and can anyone get it??

Read about the Warm Home Discount here: The Warm Home Discount scheme: what it is and how to apply | OVO Energy

Thank you.

Interesting to note your perspective Shelly.  Do you heat and cook electric?

I have gas central heating and a gas cooker so quite keen to be clear on this matter.

Thanks also for your certainty  Blastoise 186 although I don’t really understand the mechanics of that which you describe. I am indeed a pay monthly direct debit customer and my dual fuel account always remains in credit. 

If you’re on Dual Fuel with OVO, you don’t have two separate accounts with two separate balances - it’s a single account with a combined balance. :)

So the WHD will go into that and you can use it for any combination of electric and gas you desire freely.