Bills to rise by 13%

Energy regulator Ofgem has today announced that the average household energy bill will increase by 13% from July. Responding, energy campaigner at Friends of the Earth, Danny Gross, said:

“Today’s news that energy prices are set to soar once again, will come as a fresh blow to the millions of us already struggling with the rising cost of living. Meanwhile, the fossil fuel giants – who’ve recently posted bumper profits – are raking it in and laughing all the way to the bank.

“The UK remains one of the most gas-dependent nations in Europe. It’s our reliance on fossil fuels to power and heat our homes that’s keeping us stuck on the rollercoaster of volatile energy prices.

“But we already know how we can get off – by harnessing the vast potential of the UK’s cheap, clean, homegrown renewable energy resources.

"Championing wind and solar energy and the move towards fairer taxation on oil and gas companies are certainly steps in the right direction. But we still need the government to go much further and faster to bring down bills if we're to shield ordinary people from the energy crisis. Insulating homes must be part of that equation.”