2024-07-13 08:00:56
Actual price data shows that prices of gas, a fossil fuel, have fallen 30% more than electricity, since prices peaked in 2023. In the 1990s when most UK electricity was produced from coal and gas, electricity bills were a fraction of their current levels, without prices caps. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(18-1-5) Author
2024-07-13 08:49:19
NNN. Just because a price came down from its peak does not mean it becomes affordable for individuals, it in no way contradicts the anecdote. Prices & regulations from 30 years ago are irrelevant to the situation in 2024. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(6-1-7) Author
2024-07-13 17:13:35
Fossil fuels offer higher efficiency and established infrastructure but are subject to price volatility. Solar energy, despite high upfront costs, provides long-term savings & lower emissions; however, short term this remains ineffective for reducing consumer burden. [Link][Link][Link][Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(1-1-6) Author