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<p>There is a statutory requirement to review the Hydro Benefit Replacement Scheme
every three years. As part of the latest review, the Government will be shortly publishing
a consultation document on the retention of both the Hydro Benefit Replacement Scheme
and the Common Tariff Obligation, reflecting their importance in helping to protect
consumers in the North of Scotland from the high costs of electricity distribution
there. The consultation will also set out detailed proposals for spreading the costs
of a cross-subsidy for Shetland across Great Britain. This would have the effect of
reducing electricity costs for all consumers across the North of Scotland from 2020
onwards.</p>
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