Power‑Pounding Prices: This Winter’s Energy Shockwave
Energy chimes are ringing up, and it’s not just a little ding‑dong.
A recent study by Auxilione consultancy shows average households could wind up paying a £6,000 a year bill by the end of 2023. Yes, you read that right – the same amount most families spent on a full‑size TV a decade ago.
What’s Brewing Under the Surface?
- Current average bill: £1,971
- Projected October rise: £3,500
- Holiday tops: £4,000 in January
To stop the grid from going dark, the National Grid’s Electricity System Operator (ESO) is cooking up a new program. They’ll reward folks with smart meters for telling those energy‑hungry appliances (think tumble dryers, washing machines) to chill out during the 5‑8 pm “peak” window. Think of it as a traffic light for your devices.
With every kilowatt‑hour saved, the total could slash the cost by as much as £6 – and that’s a pretty sweet deal when you’re already juggling a tight budget.
Experts Sound the Alarm
Auxilione’s alert isn’t a drill. The projected £6,089 figure stands as a five‑fold jump from the pre‑April numbers. Policy mastermind Rocio Concha from consumer group Which? put the mood in one sentence: “Brain‑busting hikes. Millions will be left crying for mercy.”
Labor MP Thangam Debbonaire didn’t sugarcoat it either: “Household members are forced to pick plain between two ugly corners.”
Confronting the crisis? The call is clear:
- Government action: Speed, please.
- Businesses: Make sure your customers are actually getting a bargain.
- Help for the hard‑hit: We need a safety net.
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