Recent price rises from five of the Big Six energy companies will cost UK consumers an extra £1.2 billion GETTY IMAGESIf you are an EDF Energy customer still reeling from the price rises last month, it has been another frustrating week. EDF blamed its second price rise this year on wholesale costs and the government’s £11 billion smart meter programme, which has been plagued with delays and technical setbacks. ● What are smart meters and when will I get one? Energy suppliers have been told to install smart gas and electricity meters in every home and small business by 2020. The meters, which take readings that are automatically sent to your energy company, should end…

Source: The Times April 14, 2017 22:52 UTC