Electricity prices drop for first time in 15 years123RF Households may find a little more money in their pockets thanks to a competitive electricity market. Households' power prices have come down for the first time in 15 years and there are predictions lower prices could become the new normal. "The amount of carbon emissions produced from electricity generation was at its lowest level in 20 years," Hogan said. The Quarterly Survey of Domestic Electricity Prices indicator for the June quarter 2016 was also released and reflects changes to lines charges that took effect on April 1. "That's having an impact on prices consumers actually pay.

Source: Stuff June 16, 2016 00:54 UTC