A New Social Discount: The Uncomfortable Truth About Energy Support The UK's energy industry has been grappling with its moral obligations for some time.
Recent calls from Energy UK for a new "social discount" scheme are the latest iteration of this ongoing tension, particularly in light of the looming price cap announcement on Wednesday.
The proposed scheme would provide targeted support to households based on income, health, and energy consumption. This concept is not new; it has been explored before with varying degrees of success.