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Why are my bills going up?
The National Audit Office warns that without faster grid upgrades, constraint costs will soar. These costs, which are paid to energy generators to reduce output when the grid is overloaded, are added to everyone's energy bills. Speeding up upgrades means a more efficient grid, which should help keep your energy costs down.
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