Petition · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Government to Direct Ofgem to Remove Standing Charge for Homes with Solar Panels
Closed
44 signatures
What the petition asks
I call on the UK Government to set a strategic direction for Ofgem to ensure that energy companies remove standing charges from energy bills for households that have installed solar panels and thus significantly reduced their reliance on the national grid.
Standing charges for homes with solar panels should be removed to incentivise clean energy adoption. These charges penalise low-grid users and discourage investment in renewables. Removing them would reward sustainable choices, empower consumers, and accelerate progress toward the UK’s net zero targets by making solar energy more financially viable for households.
Timeline
| 5 Dec 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Jun 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
44
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Opened
5 Dec 2025
Closed
5 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 20 Aug 2026.