Petition · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Universal basic electricity allowance for all households, with usage thresholds

Closed 172 signatures

What the petition asks

Set into law that all households be given free, basic electricity allowances, eg 4kWh daily, funded by energy companies through a series of energy use thresholds, where cost per kWh increases (for electricity, oil & gas). Capped for households with high energy use for legitimate health reasons.
I think a basic free electricity allowance, for all 'on grid' households, would help thousands of people in fuel poverty. I propose the energy use thresholds (includes electricity, oil and gas usage), as I think there's a familiarity around income tax 'thresholds' and contributing more to society, the more you earn. I believe the initiative would encourage higher energy use households to make savings, invest in low carbon technology and help drive local jobs. I'd also propose households who require high energy use for health reasons (there may be other circumstances to include) are capped at a lower 'threshold'. This scheme could also be extended to small business owners.

Timeline

19 Aug 2025 Petition opened for signatures
19 Feb 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 172
Status Closed
Department Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Opened 19 Aug 2025
Closed 19 Feb 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 9 Aug 2026.