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Introducing our newest social scientist Dr Rex Martin. Rex is interested in asking the question "What do people need?" Not what does the system need. “Energy tariffs foreground the priorities of the system. Of course, the system needs to function well but what social scientists are trying to do is invert the system to make it people centric. For example, some people aren’t able to rearrange their lives around tariffs. The family peak is between 5 – 7 pm," said Rex. "We wouldn’t penalise families for trying to feed and bathe small children at this time, and yet this is peak time for energy use, which means that often times it is the most expensive time of day to use energy in the home. This doesn’t support families,” said Rex. Read more about Rex and his research here: https://lnkd.in/gdzNmWfE #nonenergyfeedback #sensoryfeedback #socialfeedback #materialfeedback #systemicfeedback

Electricity prices—just one of the many challenges of 2024 in this wide brown land. But there's a glimmer of hope. The Commonwealth is making moves. According to recent news, after a wave of complaints, the Australian Energy Market Commission will ban retailers from imposing 'surge' power tariffs without a consumer's consent for two years after a smart meter is installed. Retailers must now get explicit informed consent before imposing new tariffs. … and I thought informed consent was a relationship thing that young adults learning to navigate the world needed to learn about… Honestly, it's mind-boggling that electricity retailers need to be strong-armed into doing what's right. No wonder trust in institutions is at an all-time low. And it's not just electricity retailers dropping the ball—dealing with any large organization often feels like navigating a train wreck. This is yet another example of a broken system, both locally and globally. The current model, focused on short-term gains, shallow profits, and narrow shareholder interests, simply doesn't cut it anymore. It's time for a shift towards a Longer, Deeper & Gentler model—one that emphasizes sustainability in all forms, redefines success beyond just economic returns, and takes into account the needs of all stakeholders. If the Longer, Deeper & Gentler model resonates with you, let's connect and discuss further at www.donjameson.com. You never know where this conversation might lead us. #Future #TransformationalLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #Directors #Technology #YourNetworkForLife

Concerns have been raised in Australia about moves by the industry and regulators to shift people onto complex power usage tariffs, warning they will punish vulnerable households and fuel inequality. These concerns caution that such measures may disproportionately penalise vulnerable households and exacerbate inequality. Regulators advocate for these "cost-reflective" tariffs, believing they will enhance grid efficiency by imposing premiums during peak times. However, these changes entail a genuine risk of worsening energy inequality. They also divert the conversation away from other solutions, such as utilities identifying and harnessing untapped capacity to ensure affordability where it's most needed.

We think its great that Ofgem are considering forcing energy providers to offer some tariffs?with no daily standing charges. While we would expect the per unit cost on these tariffs?to be higher, this would likely be beneficial to consumers who already only use a small amount of energy. As always consumers would have to consider carefully which tariff was best for them, but in either case more choice can only be a good thing.

It's crucial to hold them accountable and demand the return of public funds wrongfully taken. Our nation cannot afford such exploitation, especially when energy shortages persist. Authorities must penalize these IPPs and ensure justice for the public by recovering the funds misused. It's time to push for transparency, fairness, and a system that prioritizes the needs of the people over profit. #Accountability #PublicFunds #EnergyCrisis #Transparency

The key focus of #Government should be about removing the entrenched fraudulent element of public utility subsidies across-the-board, with an intent to ensure that standards of living commensurate with living wages being contemplated are achieved. It's utterly irrational to continue with avoidable inflationary policies that only cater to vested pecuniary interests, to the detriment of the overarching #social #security of the #Nigerian populace.

4000 petition against power hike: A petition calling for ministerial intervention against the Electricity Control Board’s (ECB) decision to increase the electricity tariff by 8% has reached over 4 000 signatures in just four days.The decision by the ECB means effective 1 July, Namibians will pay between N$2,50 and N$3 per unit of electricity. Katutura Residents Committee spokesperson Shaun Gariseb, who started the petition, says residents were not consulted adequately and the tariff hike will add further financial distress to poor households. “All residents are affected in these tough financial times, it will negatively affect individuals and businesses,” Gariseb said on Monday. The petition calls on mines and energy minister Tom Alweendo to use his ministerial powers to intervene and review ECB’s tariff hike. “The minister is stripped of powers when determining these electricity hikes but is involved in determining licensing. The ECB relies on a national tarrif study that was done in the year 200. Yes, in 2001 when taxis cost N$5 and there was no Facebook. Circumstances have not changed in over 20 years (yet) they base their decisions on a study done two decades ago.” “On the ECB website the only documents that don’t download are the most important ones. Guidelines on tariff costing and methodology, (all) this according to the law must be availed to us the general public so we know how decisions were arrived at.The “Error” you see when trying to download is deliberate,” said Gariseb. He said the only way to correct this is through demonstrations and legal action, “or else we must wait for load-shedding. The post 4000 petition against power hike appeared first on The Namibian.

Following a tariff review process, we have agreed to a 4% increase, equivalent to ￡38 per year to Power NI’s domestic tariff, that will come into effect on 1 December 2024. The main reason for this tariff change is due to an increase in costs related to the market and operation of the electricity network. As we continue to strive to meet government climate change targets, and to ensure security of supply, there has been a need to invest in grid infrastructure to facilitate renewable energy sources. In addition, we have seen increases in wholesale gas costs globally, as a result of the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. Help is available if you are worried about paying for your electricity or gas coming into the winter months. We would encourage you to contact your supplier in the first instance, to make them aware of your circumstances, and discuss the options available. There are also a number of agencies who can provide free and independent advice to households, including Advice NI, Christians Against Poverty, Consumer Council for Northern Ireland and Money and Pensions Services MoneyHelper. Full details for the increase are available on our website ?? https://lnkd.in/e8Qh8aw4