Targeted Energy Aid or Universal Waste | Leeds News

Energy bills are surging again, and the Resolution Foundation is urging the government to act smart—this time with targeted help, not another universal payment. They warn that last year’s $44 billion blanket scheme missed the mark, wasting money on those who didn’t need it. Their new plan? A simple income-based test: households where the highest earner makes under $24,000 a year get help—reaching 40% of all homes and 75% of the poorest. Options include a flat $175 or a tiered system giving more to the most vulnerable. The goal? A $2 billion program ready to deploy in early 2027, before prices spike again. 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/8ab754f388305e39