Energy Companies (Minimum Tariffs) Bill

A Bill to require energy companies to provide the cheapest available tariff to customers aged 75 or over; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

26 April 2013

In Plain English

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This bill would require energy companies to offer the cheapest tariff currently available to customers aged 75 or over. It aims to ensure older customers are not paying higher prices by mandating access to the cheapest option. The 'connected purposes' clause suggests related measures may be included alongside the main requirement.

Key Points

The bill targets customers aged 75 or over.
Energy suppliers would have to provide the cheapest available tariff to that age group.
The measure could apply to related provisions described as connected purposes.
Originating in the Commons, it is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons.

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons, meaning it is progressing through the early stages of parliamentary consideration.

Who is affected?

Customers aged 75 or overEnergy suppliers/energy companies

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

25 Jun 2012

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

1st readingLords

2nd readingLords

Committee stageLords

Report stageLords

3rd readingLords

Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Energy Companies (Minimum Tariffs)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 34 2012-13, as introduced

BillCommons

17 Jan 2013

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.