Require energy companies to incorporate standing charges into unit prices
Standing charges are applied regardless of usage and disproportionately affect low-energy users. Instead, we think the Government should require energy companies to include the cost in the unit price. We think this would ensure large users pay more and small users pay less.
Signatures
99
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 99/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 99/100,000
- 06 JUL 2025Petition closedFinal total: 99 signatures
- 06 JAN 2025Petition opened for signatures
Background
Standing charges have risen, which we think leaves consumers with limited control over their energy bills. We think this unfair system exacerbates the cost of living crisis and reduces incentives to cut energy consumption / CO2 footprint. By making costs fully variable, we think users would have more control over their bills and be encouraged to reduce energy use, helping both their finances and the environment.