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Energy companies be like:

  • We need to ensure we price to stay in business, the profit margin is so thin
  • We are going to see a record profit, shareholders!

These companies are criminals and should be in prison for crimes against humanity

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago (2 children)

The combination of energy being charged at too high a rate per MWh and yesterday's report on houses needing to use too much energy on heating & cooling because of bad insulation is a damn potent recipe for really high energy bills, and a big blow to people's cost of living.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

It's also a potent recipe for huge profits for the every companies.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Or will result in poor health outcomes for those who can't afford to keep their houses at a healthy temperature, come winter or summer.