HM Treasury published analysis on 3 November 2026 of the cumulative impact of government household energy support on households in England in 2026-27, broken down by income decile and by fuel stress status1. The document, a five-page PDF, applies to England only1.
The department estimates that households in England will benefit from government household energy support by around £160 on average in 2026-271. The lowest income deciles are expected to benefit the most, both in cash terms and as a percentage of net income, with the bottom 20% gaining by around £230 on average, almost four times as much as the top 20% of households1.
The analysis also reports a difference by fuel stress status. Fuel stressed households are estimated to receive £230 of energy support on average, compared with £150 for non-fuel stressed households1. HM Treasury describes the support, taken together, as targeted at households in England that are most vulnerable to energy affordability pressures1.
"Households in England are estimated to benefit from government household energy support by around £160, on average."
| Group | Estimated average support, 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| All households in England | £160 |
| Bottom 20% of households by income | £230 |
| Top 20% of households by income | About £58 (implied by the "almost 4 times" comparison) |
| Fuel stressed households | £230 |
| Non-fuel stressed households | £150 |
The top 20% figure is not stated directly in the document; it follows from the comparison given1. The analysis does not set out which individual measures make up the total, and the breakdown by scheme has not been reported1. The publication follows energy policy set by DESNZ, the department responsible for home energy policy, within the wider regulation and policy framework.
Why it matters for households
The figures give an indication of how much public support a household in England might receive towards energy costs in 2026-27, and how that amount varies with income and with fuel stress. Because the estimated support is weighted towards lower income and fuel stressed households, the cash difference between groups is modest in absolute terms but proportionally larger for those on the lowest incomes, where energy bills take a bigger share of net income. For a home considering measures that reduce reliance on grid energy, such as insulation, solar or battery storage, the analysis sets out the scale of support available through government schemes but does not assess those technologies or their costs. Support levels for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are not covered by this publication; separate energy and buildings policy in Wales is devolved.
What happens next
No next steps are set out in the publication. The analysis covers the 2026-27 financial year, and no further publication or review date has been reported1.