Why Energy Bills in the UK are Rising Despite a Surge in Clean Energy Generation
Energy prices in the United Kingdom (UK) are on the rise despite a nationwide increase in renewable energy generation. A recent announcement by regulator Ofgem has revealed that the average UK family is spending 6% more on energy bills this month, forcing thousands of homes to dig deeper into their pockets even though the UK is producing more clean energy than ever. According to Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, the 6% price cap increase is due to the fact that the UK is still reliant on fossil fuel markets. Consumer electricity prices in the UK are typically affected by the wholesale…
