India, Nov. 5 -- Families and businesses in UK will benefit from a fairer energy system, cheaper bills and greater public control under landmark legislation introduced to Parliament Wednesday.
Building on last week's Budget, the government will bring forward amendments to the Energy Independence Bill to support plans to scrap standing charges on household gas bills, ending the daily charge paid even when no gas is used.
The move will give around 23 million households greater control over their energy costs, with around 60% of gas account holders expected to save an average of £45 a year, according to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
The Bill will also put the decision to shift 75 percent of domestic Renewables Obliga...