Domestic energy prices
Typical household energy bills increased by 54% in April 2022 and 27% in October 2022. Lower wholesale prices have led to falls in prices, but bills remain around 51% above their winter 2021/22 levels.

Typical household energy bills increased by 54% in April 2022 and 27% in October 2022. Lower wholesale prices have led to falls in prices, but bills remain around 51% above their winter 2021/22 levels.
This briefing covers rising prices including food and energy inflation, Government support, and how the cost of living affects households.
Energy prices fell in summer 2023 and have been relatively stable since, but are still well above their pre 'energy crisis' levels
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 3pm on 23 November on energy social tariffs. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Marion Fellows MP.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 1.30pm on Thursday 16 November on floating offshore wind. The debate will be opened by Selaine Saxby MP.
Research Briefing
The UK is committed to reaching net zero by 2050. This briefing provides an overview of the background context for net zero, the plans in place to reach this goal, and current progress.
Research Briefing
The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) is to be held from 30 November to 1 December 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). This briefing covers the main themes of COP28.
Research Briefing
This briefing covers planning policy for solar farms in England and the devolved administrations and commentary on the use of agricultural land for solar farms.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 9.30am on Wednesday, 25 October 2023 on planning considerations for renewable energy providers. The debate will be opened by Siobhan Baillie MP.
Research Briefing
This briefing introduces the domestic energy market in Great Britain, explains how energy bills are calculated, and what the current challenges are.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 3pm on 19 October on the Contracts for Difference scheme. The subject for the debate was chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Jim Shannon MP.
Research Briefing
The Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme supports new low carbon infrastructure. This briefing provides an overview of the CfD scheme and statistics on the projects it has delivered. It also covers stakeholder commentary on the most recent CfD auction and changes to the scheme under consideration.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 2.30pm on 18 October on the contribution of ports to green energy. The debate will be opened by Stephen Crabb MP.
Research Briefing
The government updated planning rules for onshore wind in England in September 2023. These rules differ from those for other energy projects.
Research Briefing
This briefing answers frequently asked questions about what the Energy Bill would do if it became an Act in its current form. It covers energy performance regulations, energy smart appliances, smart metering and hydrogen heating.
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