Ed Miliband’s Net Zero ‘lunacy’ was on Wednesday night blamed for a shock rise in energy bills that will see millions pay more this winter.
Regulator Ofgem said ‘policy costs’ imposed by the energy secretary have contributed to the price cap rising at double the rate forecast by industry analysts.
Households will pay more to switch off wind turbines at times when they are generating too much power – as well as funding gas plants to step in when the wind is not blowing.
Millions of ordinary families will also face higher costs to subsidise bills for people on benefits as part of a scheme expanded by Mr Miliband.
At last year’s election, Labour pledged to slash energy bills by £300. But the latest rise means that since entering office, the energy price cap will be £187 a year higher.
