The voluntary group says it pays an annual fee despite only using the lights for the festive season.

Typical gas and electricity prices will rise again on 1 January 2025.

Energy firms will be forced to offer the new tariffs under a proposed shake-up of bills by the regulator.

Gas bills for people using a district heating system are not protected by the energy price cap.

The Utility Regulator is urging more consumers to engage with the market to save money on their electricity bills.

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Someone paying by direct debit and using a typical amount of energy will pay £21 more a year from January.

Juergen Maier said the state-owned energy firm would not begin making investments until next year.