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The GB Warm Home Discount (Scotland) scheme

30 June 2022

Proposing MP
Greg Hands Con
Chelsea and Fulham
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The Government has laid draft affirmative Regulations for a GB Warm Home Discount (WHD) scheme in Scotland to run from 2022/23 until 2025/26, increasing funding and expanding support.

Action Requested

The scheme will provide energy bill rebates worth £150 to over 280,000 low income and vulnerable households during winter. The WHD will increase from £350m to £475m in 2020 prices, with the Scottish share being £44.65m of the overall scheme value.

Key Facts

  • The scheme will provide energy bill rebates worth £150 to over 280,000 low income and vulnerable households during winter.
  • WHD funding has increased by around £13 million in 2022/2023, totalling £49 million.
  • The Scottish share of the scheme is 9.4% or £44.65m (in 2020 prices) of the overall scheme value.
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