Petition · past parliament
Enable Ofgem to set a Variable Price cap based on Usage and Council Tax Band
Closed
40 signatures
What the petition asks
Consider the benefits of giving Ofgem powers to set a Variable Price cap on energy tariffs, based on a 'volume pricing' model, with different rates depending on a household's council tax band.
For example:
Those living in council tax band F, could be charged 5p per kWh per month for the first 500 kwh, increasing to 7p per kWh per month, for the next 250 kwh, increasing to 9p per kWh per month for the next 250 kwh..... etc
Those living in council tax band H, could be charged 9p per kWh per month for the first 500 kwh, increasing to 12p per kWh per month, for the next 250 kwh, increasing to 15p per kWh per month for the next 250 kwh..... etc
This method of pricing would reward those who use less energy, encouraging people to reduce consumption, and it allows those whose assets indicate they may be able to afford more, to subsidise those whose assets indicate they may struggle.
Those living in council tax band F, could be charged 5p per kWh per month for the first 500 kwh, increasing to 7p per kWh per month, for the next 250 kwh, increasing to 9p per kWh per month for the next 250 kwh..... etc
Those living in council tax band H, could be charged 9p per kWh per month for the first 500 kwh, increasing to 12p per kWh per month, for the next 250 kwh, increasing to 15p per kWh per month for the next 250 kwh..... etc
This method of pricing would reward those who use less energy, encouraging people to reduce consumption, and it allows those whose assets indicate they may be able to afford more, to subsidise those whose assets indicate they may struggle.
Timeline
| 21 Mar 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Oct 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
40
Status
Closed
Opened
21 Mar 2022
Closed
5 Oct 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.