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EPISODE · Jun 28, 2026 · 5 MIN

Power bills rise again as network charges increase

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The Electricity Authority says most households have seen an average increase of about 8 percent to their power bills this winter, on top of last year's 8 percent. Network charges have accounted for between 40 to 45 percent of that increase. The Electricity Retailers' and Generators' Association chief executive Bridget Abernethy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Electricity Authority says most households have seen an average increase of about 8 percent to their power bills this winter, on top of last year's 8 percent. Network charges have accounted for between 40 to 45 percent of that increase. The Electricity Retailers' and Generators' Association chief executive Bridget Abernethy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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