Energetic debate
13 September 2012
The government’s bid to promote energy efficiency and reduce utility prices for domestic users is justified, but not at the expense of industry, argues Ian Dobson
Looking back to last year’s changes in the utility market, and ahead to what the new millennium may bring, it is obvious the government has decided that lower prices will prevail, at least for domestic users. But should industry pay for these changes?
Gas, electricity and water regulators at Ofgem and Ofwat have already taken a tougher approach. Utility...