Explained in plain English
Who pays for this?
The cost of these energy bill discounts will be spread across all energy bill payers in the UK. It's estimated to add around 80p a year to everyone's energy bills. This collective contribution funds the scheme, which aims to compensate those directly impacted by new energy infrastructure.
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