Press release
Energy Secretary Chris Huhne to meet Big Six energy companies in urgent summit
17 October 2011
Commenting on the summit today [Monday 17 October 2011] with Ofgem and consumer groups called by Energy Secretary Chris Huhne, Friends of the Earth Executive Director Andy Atkins said:
"The Big Six are making billions in profits by keeping us hooked on expensive gas and coal - while Government support for people who want to generate their own clean energy is facing the chop.
"Huhne is spot on that getting off fossil fuels and slashing energy waste is the only way to cut our bills in the long run - it's just a shame Government policies don't do the job.
"That's why we're launching a new campaign today calling for a public inquiry into the power of the Big Six and urgent action to stop Ministers killing off clean British energy providers.
"If this summit is to turn the tide of energy bill pain it must set out plans to switch the UK to clean energy and loosen the Big Six's grip on our energy system."
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Last modified: Oct 2011
