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Govt Considering "Time Of Day Pricing" To Decrease Energy Bills

Friday, 1 April 2022 11:24

By Ciara Noble @niaracoble

Stock image: Rodolfo Clix via Pexels

Such as late at night or during traditional working hours

The Government is considering introducing new "time of day pricing" measures, to help bring down energy bills.

If introduced, it would see the cost of running appliances reduced at certain times, such as late at night or in the middle of traditional working hours.

Earlier this week, Electric Ireland became the latest company to announce a price hike, with bills set to rise by 23.4%.

Consumer journalist Siobhan Maguire says the figures used by electricity companies does not reflect life post-pandemic:

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