Introducing a zero standing charge energy price cap variant

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Chapter 1: introduction

Outlines what we are consulting on and the background, what we want your feedback on and next steps.

Chapter 2: case for change

Sets out our reasoning behind introducing a new variant based on previous feedback.

Chapter 3: Tariff structures and impacts

Summarises the 3 tariff structures that could be used and our design methodology and modelling.

Chapters 4 to 6: single rate tariff, falling block tariff and rising block tariff

Compares consumption scenarios and the annual cost of energy on the zero standing charge price cap variant for each tariff structure.

Chapter 7: risk and uncertainty

Summarises the main risks of introducing a new variant, particularly under recovery, and potential ways to overcome these.

Chapter 8: implementation approach

Explains how the variant could be implemented and the customer journey.