Petition · past parliament · HM Treasury
UK Government: restrict reduced VAT on domestic energy to renewable sources only
Closed
50 signatures
What the petition asks
Apply the reduced VAT rate on energy consumption - currently 5% - only where supplies of that energy derive from a renewable source.
To demonstrate that the UK is serious about reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Timeline
| 28 May 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Nov 2020 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
50
Status
Closed
Department
HM Treasury
Opened
28 May 2020
Closed
28 Nov 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.