Greenpeace reaction to energy price rises

Commenting on the news that energy prices will rise by 10% from October, Greenpeace UK’s policy director, Doug Parr, said:

“This sharp rise in household energy bills, caused by our overreliance on climate-wrecking gas and its volatile prices, really exposes the lack of preparation from the government in cutting winter fuel payments without a proper scheme to cushion the worst off and older people. With millions of people still struggling with the cost of living, this unwelcome news is yet another major blow.

“Delivering emergency support packages to the most vulnerable households is essential. But unless the government rolls out a nationwide home insulation scheme, boosts renewables, and introduces a social tariff for energy bills, this crisis will persist winter after winter. Let this be a wake up call for the new government to start delivering on its promises, which will cut bills.”