Summary
All households in Northern Ireland will get a £30 per year reduction in their electricity bills. This comes from a UK government plan that requires new laws, so the change might not happen until later this year or next year.
Key Facts
- Northern Ireland households will see a £30 reduction in yearly electricity bills.
- The reduction is part of a UK government scheme.
- The scheme needs new laws, which might delay its start.
- The scheme is specific to Northern Ireland and has different savings compared to the rest of the UK.
- The scheme's cost is £81 million and it originates from a UK budget announcement in November 2025.
- Two environmental levies were removed, leading to reduced bills in Great Britain by £150 a year, but Northern Ireland sees a smaller reduction due to different regulations.
- Funds from the scheme are only for electricity costs.
- The UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is developing the needed legislation.
