Ed Davey has today confirmed that the Government has given its approval to eight renewable energy projects. The projects could help to power up to three million homes and support 8,500 jobs, yet would add 2% to household energy bills by 2020.
Ann Robinson, Director of Consumer Policy at Uswitch.com, says: “While delivering secure, clean energy is an important part of the Government’s energy market reforms, it is imperative that affordability and keeping household costs to a minimum remain at the heart of its policy.
“Although 2% over the next six years may not sound like a significant increase, with the average household energy bill now at an eye-watering £1,265 a year many consumers will be left feeling concerned by this announcement.
“It is therefore essential that we all take action and do everything we can to minimise our bills right now. There are two key ways in which we can do this: ensure that our homes are as energy efficient as possible so that we’re not wasting energy, and that we pay as little as possible for the energy we do use by switching to the cheapest tariff for our needs.”
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Source: BBC News - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-27121801
Based on a medium user customer using 3,200 kWh of electricity and 13,500 kWh of gas, on a standard dual fuel plan, paying quarterly by cash or cheque with bill sizes averaged across the big six suppliers and all regions.
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