Proposed methodology for Electricity Bill Discount Scheme cost allowance
- Publication type:
- Consultation
- Publication date:
- Closing date:
- 24 June 2026
- Status:
- Open
- Topic:
- Consumer protection,
- Energy pricing rules
- Subtopic:
- Energy price cap
We would like views on adding a new cost allowance into the energy price cap for the cost of the Bill Discount Scheme.
Consultation description
We are proposing a new methodology for a cost allowance in the energy price cap to reflect the costs energy suppliers will incur as a result of the new Bill Discount Scheme.
The scheme is a government scheme that will give ongoing electricity bill discounts to households living near new or significantly upgraded transmission network infrastructure.
Who should respond
We would like views from people with an interest in the energy price cap (default tariff cap) level. We particularly welcome responses from:
- energy suppliers
- other interested industry parties
- consumer groups
- charities
- energy bill payers
How to respond
Submit your response by 24 June 2026 by emailing retailpriceregulation@ofgem.gov.uk.
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