Burnham’s Plan to Slash Energy Bills | London News

Andy Burnham’s bold new plan could slash household energy bills by up to £130 a year—and make heat pumps cheaper to run than gas boilers. Backed by thinktank Nesta, the proposal targets standing charges and shifts policy levies to taxpayers, making electricity more competitive. It’s designed to accelerate the switch to greener heating, especially helping low-income families save up to £22 annually. Funding? Around £3.2 billion a year from general taxation, with higher gas users—typically higher earners—shouldering more of the cost. It’s a complex, equity-focused move that could reshape how we pay for energy—and speed up the green transition. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/14335a0f7456baf2