The Fuel Poverty Coalition has today launched a petition calling on the NI Executive to use the final Programme for Government 2011-2015 to tackle fuel poverty in a comprehensive and sustained way.
- Consumers Need Evidence That Electricity Prices Are Fair, Says Consumer Council
19 January 2012•Why does the price of electricity produced by wind generators rise when the price of gas rises1? •Why does the most expensive electricity generator set the price that is paid to all generators on the Island of Ireland2? •Why are some generators making profit margins of between 20 and 50 per cent when NI’s top 100 companies are seeing margins between 1 and 6 per cent? •Why are wind generators paid for being on standby when the wind is not blowing? •How can increasing renewable energy – which will cost consumers more - be considered separately from tackling fuel poverty3?
- Consumer Council Issues Energy And Travel Advice For Severe Weather
3 January 2012With the continuing severe weather across Northern Ireland the Consumer Council is reminding people of the practical steps they can take if their electricity goes off or if their travel is cancelled.
- The Fuel Poverty Coalition Launches Petition
15 December 2011 - Fuel Allowance Initiative Welcome News For Those In Fuel Poverty, Says Consumer Council
8 December 2011The Consumer Council has welcomed today’s announcement by the Office Of the First Minister and deputy First Minister that £23 million will be paid to those most in need. The Consumer Council is also calling on the NI Executive to include long-term solutions for fuel poverty as a key commitment in its Programme for Government currently out for consultation.
- Consumer Council Shows You How To ‘weather The Winter’
7 December 2011What to do and who to call if snow affects your flight, there’s a sudden power cut, or your pipes freeze or burst, are just three of the topics covered in the Consumer Council’s new ‘Weather the Winter’ leaflet, which launches the Council’s Winter Campaign today (7 December).
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