Utility Regulator comments on Power NI´s tariff increase
(WorldNews Environment)

Power NI has announced an increase of 6.1% to its domestic electricity tariff, which will come into effect on 1 October 2019. This will add £35 a year to the average customer`s bill. As regulator of Power NI`s domestic tariffs, Jenny Pyper, Utility Regulator Chief Executive explained: `Approving any increase to electricity bills is not a decision we take lightly. It is disappointing that, due to a number of rising costs, Power NI need to increase their domestic tariff. However, we have fully scrutinised every element of the tariff to ensure it reflects the actual cost of supplying electricity to Northern Ireland homes, and is therefore justified. `Many consumers will be aware that global gas...