Take some green levies, not VAT, off bills to cut energy costs, Treasury urged

Move green levies off bills as part of a package of measures to cut consumer costs, Government urged (Gareth Fuller/PA) - (PA Wire)

The Government should cut energy bills by removing renewables subsidies, reducing system costs and implementing efficiency standards for landlords, a think tank has urged.

Green Alliance says the measures could reduce the typical household fuel bill by £178 a year by 2030 – and much higher savings of up to £587 for families renting draughty, inefficient homes.