Small Businesses: Energy
Commons · Question 128267 · Tabled 20 Apr 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Gareth Snell
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the impact of standing charges on the total energy costs of small businesses.
Answer
Answered by Chris McDonald, 28 Apr 2026
The Government recognises that standing charges can be a significant concern for some businesses. Ofgem is conducting a holistic review of how energy system costs, including network costs, should be paid for in the future, as part of its Cost Allocation a...