UK energy price cap to rise 13%, pushing average bills to £1,862; experts urge renewable energy investment
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Robin Whitlock
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Summary
The UK energy price cap is set to rise by 13% from July 1st, increasing average household energy bills to £1,862 per year. Eco Experts' Home Energy Expert Max Schwerdtfeger argues that the government must accelerate investment in renewable energy to reduce household vulnerability to energy price shocks. The change is expected to affect approximately 20 million households (65% of homes in England, Wales, and Scotland), with households being more vulnerable than previously anticipated.
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· 2 pulledUK households are likely more vulnerable to the shocks in the wh...
the government must lean on renewable energy to ease the impact on household energy bills across the UK
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