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Social Energy Tariff Bill

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to publish proposals for a social tariff for energy.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

26 January 2024

In Plain English

AI-generated

This bill would require the Secretary of State to publish proposals for a social energy tariff. It does not create the tariff or provide funding itself; instead, it obliges the government to outline how such a tariff could work, who might qualify, and how it could be delivered. The bill is currently at its first reading in the House of Commons.

Key Points

Creates a duty on the Secretary of State to publish proposals for a social energy tariff.
The published proposals would outline how the tariff could work and who might be eligible.
Does not itself establish or fund a tariff; further legislation would be needed to implement any tariff.

Who is affected?

People on low incomesHouseholds in fuel povertyPensioners and older peopleDisabled people and carersFamilies with children affected by energy costsEnergy consumers in general (indirectly)

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Social Energy Tariff Bill

25 Jan 2024

The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, was scheduled to take place on Friday 2 February 2024 but the Bill has now been withdrawn and will not progress any further.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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