Energy reforms to cut bills and put power back in people's hands
What was announced
The Energy Independence Bill will cut bills for households and put power back in people's hands with a fairer energy system.
Key points, in the publisher's words
- Energy Independence Bill builds on the Budget by delivering a major overhaul of Britain’s energy system, putting affordability and public control at its heart
- New laws will underpin plans to scrap gas standing charges, protect household bill savings and crack down on rogue energy companies and landlords
- Communities to get a greater stake in clean energy projects, alongside reforms to speed up grid connections
- Delivers on manifesto commitment to issue no new oil and gas licences to explore new fields in the North Sea
Figures in this announcement
Each line is quoted from the original. Figures are as the publisher stated them on the day.
- “The move will give around 23 million households greater control over their energy costs, with around 60% of gas account holders expected to save an average of £45 a year.”
- “The Bill will also put the decision to shift 75% of domestic Renewables Obligation costs from energy bills to public spending on a lasting legal footing, protecting savings already delivered to households.”
- “It follows last week’s Budget, which announced a £100 payment for up to 20 million households in England this winter, and further reforms to prevent unnecessary policy costs being added to energy bills.”
- “That’s why we’ve taken immediate action to help people with energy bills, with £50 off the annual price cap and our new £100 energy payment for 20 million households.”
- “This could unlock around 60 million barrels of oil and support hundreds of jobs.”
- “The government is committed to a fair transition, backed by the £2 billion Energy Wealth Fund and North Sea Jobs Service, supporting workers and investment in the industries of the future.”
Who and where
People
- Andy Burnham (MP for Makerfield (Labour (Co-op))) · more news
- Miatta Fahnbulleh (MP for Peckham (Labour (Co-op))) · more news
UK bodies of power
- Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (UK government department) · more news
Constituencies of the MPs named: Makerfield, Peckham.
Where this sits in the 10 levels of power
Topics, as GOV.UK files them: Energy infrastructure.
Receipt
- Original: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/energy-reforms-to-cut-bills-and-put-power-back-in-peoples-hands
- Published 2026-11-04 13:00:47 UTC
- Read by this site 2026-11-04 13:15:09 UTC from GOV.UK
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