RHI

The Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (Domestic RHI) is a government financial incentive to promote the use of renewable heat. Switching to heating systems that use renewable energy technologies can help the UK reduce its carbon emissions and meet its renewable energy targets.

People who join the scheme and stick to its rules receive quarterly payments for seven years for the amount of clean, green renewable heat it is calculated their system produces.

Winter Fuel Payment

The winter fuel payment is for the elderly to help with their fuel payments in the winter. If you were born on or before 5 November 1953 you are eligible and could be receiving between £100 and £300 towards your heating bills. If you are eligible and receiving Social Pension or another social security benefit, most of the payments are made automatically between November and December.

Warm Home Discount Scheme

The Warm Home Discount Scheme can provide a discount of up to £140. The amount is not paid to you but is a one-off discount off of your electricity bill – or potentially your gas bill if your supplier provides you with both. You can be eligible one of two ways

•  If you are on the Guarantee Credit element of Pension Credit
•  If you are low income, your supplier is part of the scheme, and you receive certain means-tested benefits

Cold Weather Payment

You can receive the Cold Weather Payment if you are receiving certain benefits. The Cold Weather Payment comes into effect if the area in which you live has a recorded or forecasted average temperature of 0⁰C or below for seven consecutive days. For every seven-day period, you could receive £25 payment between 1 November and 31 March.