英国国会议员推动Ofgem将4B英镑的能源意外收益用于债务减免,
UK MPs push Ofgem to use £4B energy windfall for debt relief as household energy debt hits record.
英国国会议员敦促Ofgem利用能源网络公司40亿英镑的意外利润来资助长期债务减免, 因为家庭能源债务创下了44.3亿英镑的纪录。
UK MPs are urging Ofgem to use £4 billion in windfall profits from energy network firms to fund long-term debt relief, as household energy debt hit a record £4.43 billion.
跨党委员会称这种情况是“不可原谅的”, 批评公司牟利, 数以百万计的人为取暖和食物而苦苦挣扎。
The cross-party committee called the situation "inexcusable," criticizing companies for profiting while millions struggle to afford heating and food.
他们建议使用资金用于免除债务,不论支付方法如何,能源价格均匀,提高智能计量的可靠性,并取消对改用电暖的住宅收取的天然气长期收费。
They recommend using the funds for debt forgiveness, equalizing energy prices regardless of payment method, improving smart meter reliability, and eliminating gas standing charges for homes switching to electric heating.
Ofgem承认,意外收益来自通货膨胀和以往的监管设计,实施了成本控制,但减少了追溯性变化,以避免无意的消费者伤害。
Ofgem acknowledged the windfall stemmed from inflation and past regulatory design, has implemented cost controls, but declined retroactive changes to avoid unintended consumer harm.
债务减免计划正在制定中。
A debt relief scheme is under development.