What measures could the UK government take to lower energy bills?

The UK government could remove renewables subsidies, reduce system costs, and implement efficiency standards for landlords to lower energy bills.

How much could households in rented homes save on energy bills by 2030?

Households in rented, inefficient homes could save up to £587 annually on their energy bills by 2030 if the government implements the proposed measures.

What is the Green Alliance's recommendation for the government's approach to lowering energy costs?

The Green Alliance argues the government should use the £2.3 billion it would cost to cut VAT on energy to remove some green levies instead, as this would provide greater savings to lower-income households.

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Households in Rented Homes to Save Up to £587 Annually on Energy Bills by 2030

8 Nov

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Summary

Measures could reduce typical household fuel bills by £178 per year by 2030
Families in rented, inefficient homes could save up to £587 annually
Government urged to remove renewables subsidies and improve efficiency standards

Households in Rented Homes to Save Up to £587 Annually on Energy Bills by 2030

According to a report published on November 8th, 2025, a think tank has urged the UK government to take immediate action to lower energy bills and tackle the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. The Green Alliance says a package of measures could reduce the typical household fuel bill by £178 a year by 2030, and provide much higher savings of up to £587 for families renting draughty, inefficient homes.

The think tank recommends the government cut energy bills by removing renewables subsidies, reducing system costs, and implementing efficiency standards for landlords. They argue that while the government has recognized the need to bring down costs, measures like cutting VAT on energy would be a "forever more move" that would be politically difficult to reverse.