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<p>The Government has recognised that increases in the cost of living have impacted
the bills paid by heat network consumers. The Government has therefore introduced
the Energy Bills Discount Scheme, and previously the Energy Bill Relief Scheme, which
support heat networks. Bills will vary depending on consumption levels, network efficiency,
and other variables. The table below estimates the variable gas cost element of a
bill for a customer consuming 7,000 kWh of heat on a gas heat network. It includes
the impact of gas prices and government support schemes. Costs such as maintenance
and standing charges have not been included.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Time
period</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Estimated annualised heat network heat bill
(7,000 kWh of heat, fuel cost only)</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>April
2023 - June 2023 </strong> <em>Energy Bill Discount Scheme supporting heat networks.</em></p></td><td><p>£861</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>October
2022 – March 2023 </strong> <em>Energy Bill Relief Scheme supporting heat networks.</em></p></td><td><p>£1,037</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>March
2022 – September 2022 </strong> <em>No government support scheme in place for heat
networks.</em></p></td><td><p>£968</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p>
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