Energy suppliers call for the introduction of an energy social discount
Disability Rights UK
Energy UK has proposed introducing a tiered social discount on energy bills for households facing fuel poverty, aiming to replace the limited Warm Home Discount scheme with more targeted financial support. The plan uses income, health, and consumption data to offer average savings of £265 per year, with eligible disabled households potentially receiving up to £450 in relief. This move responds to forecasts that energy debt will reach £7bn by late 2026 amid rising household costs.
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