Thu, 10 Jul 2025

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 Plan for electricity bills based on region dropped

Zonal pricing supporters say the proposal would have meant lower bills, but critics say it could have scared off investment.
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband had previously considered zonal pricing, but decided against it after industry warnings it could scare off investment and deter bidders for renewable projects National pricing means everyone pays same flat rate regardless of where they live, but critics argue price is based on most expensive electricity generated at any given moment Industry welcomes decision to stick with national pricing, but some experts say it won't solve "deep-rooted issues" in UK's electricity market and may lead to continued "business as usual" Energy UK says government's decision provides "much-needed policy clarity", while Conservatives describe promise of lower bills as a "fantasy"
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