# The Warm Home Discount (Scotland) Regulations 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


Electricity, Scotland
Gas, Scotland
Made 30th April 2026
Coming into force 1st May 2026
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 9, 10, 14(4) and 31(5) and (6) of the Energy Act 2010 with the consent of the Treasury and with the agreement of the Scottish Ministers.
In accordance with section 14(1) of that Act, the Secretary of State consulted the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority, licensed electricity suppliers, licensed gas suppliers and such other persons as the Secretary of State thought appropriate.
In accordance with Article 36(4) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council, the Secretary of State consulted the Information Commissioner during the preparation of the proposal for these Regulations.
In accordance with section 31(2) of the Energy Act 2010, a draft of this instrument was laid before, and approved by resolution of, each House of Parliament.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/488/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/warm-home-discount-scotland-regulations-2026/introduction
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