Administration of the Bill Discount Scheme

Consultation description 

In March 2025, the government announced plans to introduce a bill discount scheme to provide financial benefits to households near new or upgraded electricity transmission infrastructure and support the government’s net zero objectives. The government consulted on the design of the scheme in its consultation on scheme design for Bill Discounts for Transmission Network Infrastructure.  

The government named Ofgem as the administrator for the Bill Discount Scheme to support communities hosting new electricity transmission infrastructure. We expect the first payments from the scheme to begin in early 2027. 

Through this consultation, we are seeking views on our proposed administration of the Bill Discount Scheme. We encourage respondents to answer the questions that are most relevant to them.  

Who should respond 

We encourage responses from:

• licensed electricity suppliers  
• licensed electricity transmission owners  
• the public
• community groups  
• local authorities 

How to respond 

To respond to our consultation, please use the template provided below. Following analysis of responses, we will publish a decision document and procedural guidance. 

Submit your responses by 8 September 2026 by emailing BillDiscountScheme@Ofgem.gov.uk. 

Ofgem Bill Discount Scheme consultation event

Wednesday 19 August at 11am to 12.30pm

Register for the Bill Discount Scheme stakeholder event

Join us for this online event to learn more about the Bill Discount Scheme and Ofgem's role in delivering it. We'll provide an update on Ofgem's administration consultation for the forthcoming Bill Discount Scheme, which is due to launch in early 2027. You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions during a Q&A session.