Department for Energy Security and Net Zero written question – answered at on 1 April 2026.
Pippa Heylings
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Energy Security and Net Zero)
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential benefit of encouraging the use of (a) smart energy tariffs and (b) consumer-led flexibility to lower Bills for households and businesses.
Michael Shanks
Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero), Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade)
Consumer Led Flexibility (CLF) can play a key role in lowering household and business electricity Bills. CLF, including that facilitated through the uptake of smart tariffs, gives those who choose to participate greater control over their energy usage, and the opportunity to save money.
The Clean Flexibility Roadmap includes a chapter on CLF with 42 actions to support it which are being delivered. It also set out on pages 8-9 typical electricity bill savings for those participating in it based on prices current at the time.
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