Demand has to be tackled along with supply, says energy boss

THE GOVERNMENT needs to combine support for households with cutting demand, argued Nigel Pocklington.

The Good Energy boss argued a price cap freeze was a "proportionate" response to the energy crisis. However, the lack of focus on reducing energy usage - which can be achieved through insulation, ramping up renewables, and consumer behaviour changes - meant households were still burdened with unnecessary costs.

Pocklington told City A.M.: "No proposed solution to this crisis is credible without an urgent plan for reducing energy demand and increasing cheaper renewable generation. We need to see that from the new administration too."

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