Petition · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Ban cheap renewable energy from being charged at the price of expensive gas
Closed
653 signatures
What the petition asks
Mandate energy providers to stop charging the same price as expensive gas for much cheaper renewable energy. We think they should pass any savings on to consumers, rather than keeping them as profit.
Renewable energy is generally cheaper to produce than gas. However, units of electricity are sold at the price of the most expensive unit needed to meet demand at a particular moment in time: gas. Therefore, we think energy companies have been able to charge consumers more for renewables than we feel they should. We think that any savings should be passed on, and that the data and technology exist for such transparency and cost saving.
Timeline
| 9 Jul 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Jan 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
653
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Opened
9 Jul 2025
Closed
9 Jan 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 3 Aug 2026.