Sentence examples for social tariffs from inspiring English sources

■ Scottish and Southern Has no similar trust operation, preferring to offer social tariffs.

Age Concern yesterday demanded statutory action to force energy companies to offer social tariffs at the lowest rates.

This could make fuel poverty worse, so it is good that the Department of Energy and Climate Change is making social tariffs mandatory.

Ofgem and Energywatch are also putting pressure on suppliers to bring in social tariffs that provide special discounts or price freezes for low-income households.

The Watchdog wants water companies to do more to ensure that customers who are struggling or unable to pay their bill get the help they need, such as by raising awareness of social tariffs and other assistance schemes.

However, sources said this is not currently the subject of the announcement, which is likely to focus on moving vulnerable households on to "social tariffs" that give them reduced rates when they are struggling to pay.

A. You had been on Southern Electric's "social tariff", but were removed from this.

One water company, Sutton and East Surrey Water, runs a social tariff alongside its standard plan.

An increase in the commodity social tariff would help social progress.

Some families' bills will go up by as much as 16%, but poorer households will qualify for a cheaper "social tariff".

It has used its discretion to keep you on the social tariff for another year, after which the matter will be reviewed again.