Cost of living advice - energy bills

Warm Home Discount Scheme

The Warm Home Discount (WHD) is a government scheme where the largest energy suppliers' credit £150 onto the electricity bills of households in receipt of certain benefits.  

If you get the Guarantee Credit element of Pension Credit, the discount will automatically be applied to your electricity bill. 

Otherwise you will need to apply directly to your energy provider.  You may be entitled if they are part of the scheme and you are receiving certain means-tested benefits or tax credits.

If you are awarded the discount it will be applied directly to your electricity bill between early October 2023 and 31 March 2024.

Warmer Homes Scotland funding

Contact Home Energy Scotland to check what funding and support is available to you as a homeowner or private tenant to help you make your home warmer and more comfortable through a range of energy saving improvements. 

Winter Fuel Payment

If you were born on or before 25 September 1957 you could be entitled to a £250 and £600 Winter Fuel Payment.  Most people who are entitled will be paid it automatically.

Winter Heating Payment

The Winter Heating Payment is an annual £50 one-off automatic payment that has replaced the Cold Weather Payment in Scotland if you meet the qualifying criteria.

Home energy efficiency advice

Free home energy advice in Perth and Kinross is available from:

• Scarf
• The HEAT Project

You can also visit the Perth and Kinross Climate Action website for more advice on reducing energy use and saving money.

Warm Connections, Aberfeldy

Support for the Rannoch, Lyon, Upper Tay and Braan area

• Website: Warm Connections - Home Energy & Green Living Advice
• Telephone: 07759 404980 / 07962 059251

Services provided

• No-cost, low cost changes or improvements to homes
• Grants & loans for home improvement
• Renewable technologies

Worrying About Money?

If you are struggling to make ends meet advice and support is available.