This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Petition Pass legislation to remove standing charges for the supply of energy
I want the standing charges for the supply of domestic energy (gas and electricity) removed. Any lost revenue could be raised by slightly increasing the KW rate charge.
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The flat rate standing charges for the supply of domestic energy put an an unfair burden on those who use little energy because they live in smaller properties or consciously reduce their usage to the bare minimum because of rising prices and also to help save the planet. They are, in effect, subsidising higher fuel users.
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Government responds to petition on standing charges on energy bills
The Government has responded to a public (paper) petition calling on the Government to consider abolishing standing charges, in order to alleviate the financial pressure upon households in the cost of living crisis, and to encourage responsible energy use. The petition was presented to the House of Commons by Martyn Day MP on behalf of residents of the constituency of Linlithgow and East Falkirk.
In response to the petition, the Government says that it recognises the challenges posed by cost of living pressures and states that Ofgem regulates standing charges for domestic customers. The response goes on to state that in November 2023, Ofgem launched a call for input on how standing charges are applied to energy bills, and what alternatives could be considered. The Government says that Ofgem is currently reviewing responses to the call for input and that further engagement will inform any further policy development.
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