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HTML <html> <head> <title>OVER 4.7 MILLION TO FEEL THE HEAT AS ENERGY BILLS SOAR… AGAIN</title> </head> <body> <h1>OVER 4.7 MILLION TO FEEL THE HEAT AS ENERGY BILLS SOAR… AGAIN</h1> <div class="info">Author: <a href="author_1_77939.html">david brooks</a></div><div class="body">16/02/06<br /> <br /> EDF Energy has today become the second major supplier to announce that it is increasing its prices this year, with rises of 14.7% for gas and 4.7% for electricity, according to independent switching and comparison service uSwitch.com. This comes after EDF Energy increased their prices for gas by 25% and for electricity by 19% in 2005. <br /> <br /> EDF Energy, whose brands include London Energy, Seeboard Energy and SWEB Energy, is raising its prices for the fifth time since January 2004, and just over six months after their last price rise announcement. Today's announcement will affect over 4.7 million people in the UK, who will see their gas bills rise by £69 and electricity bills by £15. The average annual energy bill for EDF Energy customers is set to increase from £778 to £862.<br /> The increases will come into effect on 13th March 2006. <br /> <br /> However, 300,000 EDF Energy customers who are already on capped or fixed plans will be unaffected by the increases. In addition, the internet-based tariff is to remain unchanged, and will continue to be one of the most competitive deals available from any of the 'Big 6' suppliers<br /> <br /> Log on to Be Sure About Finance to get free articles on mortgages, insurance, pensions, loans and more importantly how to save money on your utility bills. We are a consumer driven free personal finance directory created by consumers who are tired of not knowing who to trust when it comes to money. <a href="http://www.besurefinance.co.uk" >CLICK HERE to find out more</a><br /> </div> <div class="source">Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlealley.com/article_30481_19.html">http://www.articlealley.com/article_30481_19.html</a></div> <div class="author"> <div class="authorBio"></div> </author> </body> </html>
Text OVER 4.7 MILLION TO FEEL THE HEAT AS ENERGY BILLS SOAR… AGAIN Author: david brooks 16/02/06 EDF Energy has today become the second major supplier to announce that it is increasing its prices this year, with rises of 14.7% for gas and 4.7% for electricity, according to independent switching and comparison service uSwitch.com. This comes after EDF Energy increased their prices for gas by 25% and for electricity by 19% in 2005. EDF Energy, whose brands include London Energy, Seeboard Energy and SWEB Energy, is raising its prices for the fifth time since January 2004, and just over six months after their last price rise announcement. Today's announcement will affect over 4.7 million people in the UK, who will see their gas bills rise by £69 and electricity bills by £15. The average annual energy bill for EDF Energy customers is set to increase from £778 to £862. The increases will come into effect on 13th March 2006. However, 300,000 EDF Energy customers who are already on capped or fixed plans will be unaffected by the increases. In addition, the internet-based tariff is to remain unchanged, and will continue to be one of the most competitive deals available from any of the 'Big 6' suppliers Log on to Be Sure About Finance to get free articles on mortgages, insurance, pensions, loans and more importantly how to save money on your utility bills. We are a consumer driven free personal finance directory created by consumers who are tired of not knowing who to trust when it comes to money. CLICK HERE to find out more Article Source: http://www.articlealley.com/article_30481_19.html About the Author:
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