UK household energy bills will rise by up to £75 a year to offset the cost of unpaid bills from struggling or non-paying customers, according to a recent warning by energy giant EDF Energy. The supplier, which serves five million British homes, cautioned that total household energy debt is "out of control" and is projected to hit £7 billion next year. Key Details of the WarningCurrent Surcharge: Paying households already contribute roughly £60 a year inside their standard tariffs to subsidise industry bad debt.Projected Increase: If total UK domestic debt hits the £7 billion threshold, an additional £10 to £15 will be tacked onto annual bills, pushing the total debt levy to £75.Timing: The warning arrives alongside an upcoming Ofgem price cap announcement, which is expected to push typical annual dual-fuel bills up by £200 to £1,850.The Root Cause: EDF pointed to an "emerging culture of non-payment" and claimed current regulations shield customers "who can and should pay," making debt recovery incredibly difficult for suppliers. Beloud