Social Energy Tariff (No. 2) 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

12 February 2025

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Social Energy Tariff (No. 2) Bill would force the Secretary of State to publish proposals for a social energy tariff. It does not itself create the tariff or set any prices; it simply requires the government to explore and share ideas about how a social tariff could work to help people who struggle with energy bills.

Key Points

The Secretary of State would be required to publish proposals for a social energy tariff.
The published proposals would outline how such a tariff could work and who might be eligible.
The bill does not itself create or fund a tariff; it initiates policy development by requiring publication of proposals.

Who is affected?

Households on low incomesPeople in fuel poverty or energy hardshipVulnerable energy consumers (e.g., older people, disabled people, or those with long-term illnesses)General energy bill payers who may be affected by future policy

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Social Energy Tariff (No. 2) Bill

7 Feb 2024

The dissolution of Parliament took place on Thursday 30 May 2024. All business in the House of Commons and House of Lords has come to an end and this bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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