Richer UK households could pay more for their electricity, says regulator

Energy bill rise for higher earners on table as Ofgem looks at standing charges

Means-tested energy bills could be introduced by regulator Ofgem as it looks at making changes to standing charges.

The households that could pay more of their energy bills to fund net zero

The poorest households in Britain could be left footing the bill for net zero upgrades without reforms to the way energy bills are charged, charities and the energy regulator have warned.Ofgem is urging Labour ministers to consider reforming how households pay for energy and will publish a consultation in the summer.Options on the table include increasing the standing charge on energy bills for higher earners so that poorer households aren’t lef…

UK households could be slapped with new income-linked energy tax

Under the proposals, people on higher incomes could be made to shoulder more of these fixed costs, while lower-income households receive discounted rates.

Why should rich people pay more for their energy bills?

When the standing charge becomes a disproportionately high part of a bill, it disincentivises customers from using the product wisely.

Higher earners could face increased energy bills as Ofgem looks to fund network update

Energy bill warning: Radical overhaul could see new income-linked energy tax imposed on Britons - Higher earners could soon be asked to pay more on their energy bills under new proposals being considered by Ofgem

Middle class could face higher energy bills than poor to fund net zero

Ofgem considers using income to determine bills to ‘allocate costs more progressively’