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Will utility bills go up because of the lockdown?

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  • Duration: 4 mins
  • Publication date: 29 Apr 2020

Abstract

Energy prices have collapsed, but household energy bills could rise as the UK tries to make the best of the lockdown. Homes that would normally be empty during the day are now full of activity as people work, play and study from home. All of us will be using more energy as a result - but what will the impact of all this be on our utility bills?

Keywords:
  • COVID-19
  • Coronavirus
  • National grid
  • RCD
  • Smart meter
  • energy consumption
  • energy pricing
  • energy supply
  • https://www.gridwatch.templar.co.uk/
  • laptop
  • lockdown
  • pandemic
  • utility bills
  • working from home

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  • Michael Peace CEng MIET MCIBSE

    Michael Peace CEng MIET MCIBSE

    The IET, Senior Engineer

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