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Recommendation 43
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Acknowledged
Paragraph: 174
We recommend that the Government ensures there are sufficient safeguards in place for tenants to...
Recommendation
We recommend that the Government ensures there are sufficient safeguards in place for tenants to benefit from the Energy Bills Support Scheme. We recommend that the Government pays the scheme via a negative standing charge to mitigate the risk of prepayment customers not redeeming their vouchers and to ensure it reduces the costs of energy for customers in debt.
Government Response Summary
Ofgem continues to work with suppliers and the Department to prepare for both the implementation of an increased Energy Bill Support Scheme and the Energy Price Guarantee, providing support in scheme design, guidance, and monitoring supplier compliance.
Paragraph Reference:
174
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
Ofgem continues to work with suppliers and the Department to prepare for both the implementation of an increased Energy Bill Support Scheme and the Energy Price Guarantee. These are Government schemes owned by the Department, with Ofgem providing specific areas of support in informing scheme design and guidance, enacting associated Licence Condition changes and monitoring supplier compliance.