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Government prioritise low-cost energy options
Households and businesses will have several options to control their energy, giving them more support to lower their energy bills and take advantage of off-peak, lower electricity prices.
The government has set out plans for a more flexible electricity system, that will allow customers to save money by using electricity at off-peak times or switch to a flexible tariff.
More households who want to feel those benefits will be support through the government’s commitments in the Clean Flexibility Roadmap, which include helping electric vehicle drivers get discounts on their electricity when using public chargers at off-peak times, requiring suppliers to make information on smart tariffs more accessible to consumers, and taking the next steps to help consumers access tailored products and services based on their electricity usage.
In December 2024, the government published its Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, which set out plans to double or triple clean flexibility capacity from 2030 levels. The Clean Flexibility Roadmap, published today, explains how the government, working with Ofgem and NESO, will deliver that commitment.
The first steps on the roadmap include appointing a flexibility commissioner to provide leadership over the policy area, establishing ways of collaborating with Ofgem and NESO to hold the government to account, and setting up an annual forum to track progress.
Additionally, helping more people use electricity at off-peak times will also boost the efficiency and resilience of the electric network, saving up to £70 billion on system costs by 2050.
Energy minister Michael Shanks said: “This roadmap gives households and businesses the choice and control over when and how they use their energy.
“The flexible electricity system we are working to build will help make that a reality for consumers across the country, by supporting them to bring down their bills through using new tariffs and technologies.
“In this way we will protect working people’s pockets and ensure they are the first to benefit from our clean power mission.”
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