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Written question asked by Grant Shapps (Conservative) on Monday, 24 October 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 26 October 2016. It was answered by Jesse Norman (Conservative) on Friday, 28 October 2016 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Electricity: Prices

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, if he will make an assessment of the effect of the renewable subsidies programme on household electricity bills.

Answer

Renewables subsidies are estimated to account for around 6% of an average household dual fuel bill of £1,029 in 2016.*

* Source: National Audit Office analysis of Department of Energy & Climate Change data, July 2016. Figures in real 2011/12 prices.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
49891
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Electricity Prices Renewable energy Subsidies
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk