Climate Change Levi on electricity

[jcherbstritt]

On my most recent electricity bill I found that on top of the standard bill, I had a �30 charge under the title 'climate change levi'.  I have tried to ask Scottish Power about this but have as yet received no answer.  Does anyone know what this is about and if Scottish Power can legally add it to my bill? (p.s.'m not sure this is really the correct theme to put this in, but can't find a more appropriate)

[incitatus]

I suspect that this is an example of a carbon tax, one of the ideas for lowering emmissions.  as to the legality you would have to check scots law, but i suspect they can charge what they like.

[Miss Zippy]

This levy only affects non-domestic users so assuming this applies to you then I�m afraid they are correct to charge it. The levy is based on the amount of energy you consume - I believe you�re charged something like an extra 0.5p per kwh.  It�s all to do with the UK�s commitment to reducing greenhouse gasses, with the money being spent on promoting more efficient energy sources (so the 'blurb' I read said).