# The Warm Home Discount (Scotland) Regulations 2026, Regulation 37: Reviews of the Scheme


(1) The Secretary of State must conduct a review of the Scheme, or any aspect of the Scheme, if the Secretary of State is satisfied that a review would be desirable—
(a) in order to achieve greater reductions in fuel poverty;
(b) because there has been a significant change in circumstances since the commencement day; or
(c) because the Scottish Ministers have consulted, or are consulting, the Secretary of State in accordance with section 14A(5)(a) of the Energy Act 2010.
(2) The Secretary of State must conduct a review of regulation 6 if the Secretary of State is satisfied that a review would be desirable in order to—
(a) promote effective competition between licensed suppliers; or
(b) protect the interests of GB domestic customers.
(3) The Secretary of State must conduct a review of any aspect of the Scheme if the Secretary of State is satisfied that a review would be desirable—
(a) to protect the interests of GB domestic customers who are in fuel poverty or in a fuel poverty risk group;
(b) because that aspect of the Scheme is not, or may not be, operating effectively; or
(c) because the effectiveness of that aspect of the Scheme could be improved.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2026/9780348281293/regulation/37 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-warm-home-discount-scotland-regulations-2026/regulation-37
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