I thank the hon. Member for Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey (Graham Leadbitter) for securing this debate on energy rebates in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Energy bills are too high for many people across the country, but particularly in these regions due to higher distribution costs arising from mountainous terrain, sparse population, distance between houses, and poor weather conditions. The Government aims to lower bills permanently by removing price spikes and speeding up the transition to home-grown clean energy. Great British Energy, a newly established publicly owned company headquartered in Scotland, is set to deliver cheaper energy across the UK, benefiting everyone regardless of their location. Locational pricing is under consideration to better reflect local conditions and reduce costs for communities hosting energy infrastructure. The Government also discussed transmission and distribution costs, noting that while transmission charges are generally lower in Scotland due to it being a net exporter of energy, distribution costs remain high in areas like the Highlands and Islands. To address this, the hydro benefit replacement scheme provides annual assistance worth about £112 million to reduce distribution costs for domestic and non-domestic customers, resulting in an approximate £60 reduction in household bills annually. Standing charges, which are regulated by Ofgem, have been identified as a significant burden on energy bills; however, efforts are being made to lower them through various measures including rebalancing supplier operational costs, increasing tariff variety, and reviewing system cost allocation. The Government has also announced £1 billion for the warm home discount scheme, providing an annual £150 rebate off bills for low-income households. Additionally, the Scottish Government received a substantial funding settlement last year to address fuel poverty issues.