Made under the Energy Act 2010
3 statutory instruments made using powers in the Energy Act 2010, newest first. Each one is explained section by section in plain English.
The Warm Home Discount (Reconciliation) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
- Department: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
- Made under: Energy Act 2010
- Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland
Updated the Warm Home Discount reconciliation methodology to calculate supplier market shares based on energy unit volumes instead of customer numbers.
These Regulations amend the reconciliation framework for the Warm Home Discount scheme to align cost redistribution with energy unit-rate recovery.
The instrument directs the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority to calculate suppliers' market shares based on gas and electricity unit volumes delivered to domestic customers rather than the previous method based on customer numbers.
These changes apply to licensed electricity and gas suppliers in Great Britain for scheme years 16 through 20, starting in September 2026.
The Warm Home Discount (England and Wales) Regulations 2026
- Department: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
- Made under: Energy Act 2010
The Warm Home Discount (England and Wales) Regulations 2026 were made to continue the fuel poverty reduction scheme until 2031, defining supplier obligations, rebate mechanisms, and spending requirements for energy efficiency measures.
These Statutory Instruments continue the Warm Home Discount Scheme in England and Wales until March 31, 2031, re-enacting and amending provisions from the 2022 Regulations to combat fuel poverty.
The scheme mandates obligations on energy suppliers, primarily through a core spending obligation requiring the provision of a £150 prescribed rebate to eligible 'core group customers' identified by the Secretary of State, and a non-core spending obligation covering industry initiatives like energy efficiency improvements, advice provision, and debt write-off, all administered and enforced by the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (the Authority).
The Warm Home Discount (Amendment) Regulations 2025
- Department: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
- Made under: Energy Act 2010
The Warm Home Discount scheme in England and Wales was amended to extend the rebate period and increase administrative flexibility, while the Scottish scheme received a £39 million spending increase.
The Warm Home Discount (Amendment) Regulations 2025 amend existing regulations for England and Wales and Scotland.
For England and Wales, the amendments extend the rebate issuance period to March 31, 2026, and provide additional flexibility for suppliers and the Secretary of State in managing rebates.
In Scotland, the regulations increase the aggregate non-core spending obligation for scheme year 15 by £39 million.
The changes aim to improve the effectiveness and reach of the Warm Home Discount scheme.