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What the Standing Charge Hides: Redesigning UK Energy Bills as Honest Graphics

What the Standing Charge Hides: Redesigning UK Energy Bills as Honest Graphics

An energy bill is a financial statement that most households read once and understand partially. This article sets out a before-and-after redesign that separates standing charges, unit rates, estimated consumption and policy levies, works within Ofgem's presentation requirements, and argues that a good graphic must show both what a household pays and why.