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<p>Smarter technologies, tariffs, and services, including potentially dynamic energy
pricing, can bring benefits for many consumers.</p><p> </p><p>At the same time, we
recognise that we must have the right consumer protection framework in place, particularly
for vulnerable consumers.</p><p> </p><p>In February, the Department launched a Call-for-Evidence
on Default Tariffs which explores how default tariffs should evolve to work in a future,
more dynamic, market. More information can be found here: <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.publishing.service.gov.uk%2Fmedia%2F66019a0065ca2fa78e7da7dc%2Ffuture-default-tariffs-for-households-call-for-evidence.pdf&data=05%7C02%7CParliamentary.PQ%40energysecurity.gov.uk%7C6e37882c42cd4979be8908dc5f98f060%7Ccbac700502c143ebb497e6492d1b2dd8%7C0%7C0%7C638490357666680489%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1cGNW5mpp%2BVnN4KuIyaoNS7a1V4mzVVBXEqRvKNMxOQ%3D&reserved=0"
target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66019a0065ca2fa78e7da7dc/future-default-tariffs-for-households-call-for-evidence.pdf</a></p><p>
</p><p>Additionally, in their future work plan, Ofgem have committed to look at consumer
protection in the future market and update their vulnerability strategy, alongside
their ongoing work to protect vulnerable consumers.</p>
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