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To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment she has made of the potential financial impact of daily energy standing charges on pensioners and other low-income households who consume little or no energy; and what steps she is taking to help ensure such households...
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment she has made of the potential financial impact of daily energy standing charges on pensioners and other low-income households who consume little or no energy; and what steps she is taking to help ensure such households...
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent assessment has she made of the impact of standing charges in Wales on levels of poverty in Wales.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent assessment has she made of the impact of standing charges in Wales on levels of poverty in Wales.
The Government knows that, for many consumers, too much of the burden of the bill is placed on standing charges. We are committed to lowering the cost of standing charges and have worked constructively with the regulator, Ofgem, on this issue. Ofgem is considering how costs could be recovered in fairer ways, while protecting vulnerable consumers with higher unavoidable energy use, this includes consideration of gas standing charges.
The Government has acted to reduce an increase in electricity standing charges from April 2026 by moving Warm Home Discount cost recovery from standing charges to unit rates. Around 6 million households in Great Britain will benefit from the expanded £150 Warm Home Discount, which will remain in place for the rest of the decade. As well as wider action to reduce bills, including removing VAT from domestic electricity bills from 1 October to 31 March and taking an average £150 of costs off bills, which applies across Great Britain, including Wales.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment she has made of why households in the Merseyside and Northern Wales electricity region face the highest standing charge under the energy price cap; and what steps she is taking to ensure that regional differences in...
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment she has made of why households in the Merseyside and Northern Wales electricity region face the highest standing charge under the energy price cap; and what steps she is taking to ensure that regional differences in...
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether she plans to take steps to change the rules governing gas and electricity standing charges so that bereaved families are not required to pay standing charges on unoccupied properties while probate and the legal processes required for...
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether she plans to take steps to change the rules governing gas and electricity standing charges so that bereaved families are not required to pay standing charges on unoccupied properties while probate and the legal processes required for...
The Government recognises the difficulties bereaved families can face and continues to work with Ofgem and suppliers to ensure all consumers are treated fairly.
Standing charges form part of energy suppliers’ tariff structures and are regulated by Ofgem, as the independent regulator. The Supplier Licence Conditions do not set out a specific exemption from standing charges for unoccupied properties while probate or related legal processes are completed, and any changes to the Conditions are a matter for Ofgem.
During probate, a representative or next of kin can contact the energy supplier to request that the account be frozen, so that energy bills can be settled as part of the estate.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 10 September 2026 to Question 27788, (i) which target does her Department aim to reduce standing charges by for households and (ii) by which timeframe.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 10 September 2026 to Question 27788, (i) which target does her Department aim to reduce standing charges by for households and (ii) by which timeframe.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment she has made of the impact of standing charges on household bills in Scotland.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment she has made of the impact of standing charges on household bills in Scotland.
The Government knows that, for many consumers, too much of the burden of the bill is placed on standing charges. We are committed to lowering the cost of standing charges and have worked constructively with the regulator, Ofgem, on this issue.
Government recognises that this creates particularly high costs in the North of Scotland, which is why targeted support through the Hydro Benefit Replacement Scheme (HBRS) exists to reduce distribution charges. The scheme is funded by consumers across GB.
Ofgem have launched the Cost Allocation and Recovery Review (CARR) where they are looking at how to take a more holistic and fair approach to structuring energy bills. This includes looking at how costs are split between standing charges and unit rates, how different tariff structures could work, and how costs are shared across different types of consumers, including geographical differences.
What are standing charges? How have they changed over time? How and why do they vary? What proposals does the regulator Ofgem have for lowering them?
What are standing charges? How have they changed over time? How and why do they vary? What proposals does the regulator Ofgem have for lowering them?
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to support farmers with increased electricity standing charges.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to support farmers with increased electricity standing charges.
Network charges are set by the independent energy regulator, Ofgem, in line with the Connection and Use of System Code. As part of setting electricity transmission price controls under its RIIO‑T3 (ET3) Final Determinations, Ofgem carried out an impact assessment considering the overall effect of its decisions on domestic and non-domestic consumers. Details of Ofgem's impact assessment can be found through the following link: RIIO-3 Final Determinations – Impact Assessment
The Government and Ofgem closely monitor the impact of energy prices on businesses and communities and are committed to ensuring that energy costs are recovered fairly, including considering the ongoing role of standing charges.
This Government is taking decisive action to support farmers and fishers by cutting the duty on red diesel to its lowest rate in over 20 years, reducing the rates on red diesel by a third. Government has acted to prevent unfair practices like price-gouging, help those who rely on heating oil, and ensure businesses get a fair deal on their bills.
Lords motion to consider. Agreed to on question.
Lords motion to consider. Agreed to on question.
My Lords, these draft regulations were laid before the House on 8 June and, in case noble Lords think we are suffering from a small dose of déjà vu, similar regulations, which we debated at the time, were laid months ago for reasons that I will come to in a...
My Lords, these draft regulations were laid before the House on 8 June and, in case noble Lords think we are suffering from a small dose of déjà vu, similar regulations, which we debated at the time, were laid months ago for reasons that I will come to in a...
I thank the Minister for presenting the regulations before us. I express the hope that he stays in his position, as indeed does the Whip. We do not like changes in the House of Lords.
I will make a couple of comments. Eons ago, I served as the shadow Environment Minister...
I thank the Minister for presenting the regulations before us. I express the hope that he stays in his position, as indeed does the Whip. We do not like changes in the House of Lords.
I will make a couple of comments. Eons ago, I served as the shadow Environment Minister...
I think that, in fact, our government lectern is higher than the opposition lectern.
I think that, in fact, our government lectern is higher than the opposition lectern.
For very good reason.
For very good reason.
As we are all about the same height at this end, we do not need it. We should not worry about that.
Can the noble Lord write to me—I have asked this on more than one occasion—to tell me whether he, the department and the Government are inclined to look into...
As we are all about the same height at this end, we do not need it. We should not worry about that.
Can the noble Lord write to me—I have asked this on more than one occasion—to tell me whether he, the department and the Government are inclined to look into...
My Lords, I thank the Minister for the way in which he introduced these regulations. It is almost like double déjà vu because we have considered the Northern Ireland regulations and we considered these ones very recently. We had a good debate on them last time, so I will be...
My Lords, I thank the Minister for the way in which he introduced these regulations. It is almost like double déjà vu because we have considered the Northern Ireland regulations and we considered these ones very recently. We had a good debate on them last time, so I will be...
My Lords, I declare my interest as chairman of both Amey and of Acteon subsea engineering company, which works on offshore wind and oil and gas around the world, and as chairman of Buckthorn Partners, all of which are involved with energy transition.
I am very grateful to the Minister for...
My Lords, I declare my interest as chairman of both Amey and of Acteon subsea engineering company, which works on offshore wind and oil and gas around the world, and as chairman of Buckthorn Partners, all of which are involved with energy transition.
I am very grateful to the Minister for...
My Lords, I apologise for the interruption due to the vote. I was simply going to give the Committee one example of the consequences of overreliance on renewables.
On 23 June this year, NESO, the National Energy System Operator, faced severe supply constraints caused by high electricity demand for cooling during...
My Lords, I apologise for the interruption due to the vote. I was simply going to give the Committee one example of the consequences of overreliance on renewables.
On 23 June this year, NESO, the National Energy System Operator, faced severe supply constraints caused by high electricity demand for cooling during...
I thank noble Lords for their constructive contributions and hope they will forgive me if I do not tarry too long in my closing speech and try to give a detailed response to everything that has been put forward. They are all very valid points but, among other things, we...
I thank noble Lords for their constructive contributions and hope they will forgive me if I do not tarry too long in my closing speech and try to give a detailed response to everything that has been put forward. They are all very valid points but, among other things, we...