Claim: The Energy Bill means people who don't comply with energy regulations will be fined up to £15,000 or sent to prison.
Fact-check: The Energy Bill will not make failing to comply with 'Net Zero targets' a criminal offence - Full Fact
Verdict: this isn't correct. while, once passed, the energy bill would give the government the power to establish such offences and set out fines and prison terms, these would have to be considered separately by parliament. the bill itself will not create any new criminal offences, and the government has said it has no plans to create any new offences.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Hannah Smith
Date published: 2023-09-14T00:00:00