Nightmare stories aka energy bills

[Achtung Englander]

I just took the bins out, the entire street is in darkness. All the neighbours have self-induced cutting back every possible light.

[Drarok]

My bill hasn't changed yet, but they have asked for a meter reading.

My time has come.

[Achtung Englander]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60959357

[Raid]

So, genuinely, when does the cost of living make people start rioting? This just isn't going to be sustainable.

I think it may be worth looking for warm clothing now as we head into spring.

[eny]

Anyone taking part in the big switch off? Nationwide at 10pm tonight, people are asked to turn their electric off for 10 minutes as a protest. It had good results in Spain.

[Drarok]

First I've heard of it just now.

So, no.

[Wrathbone]

Isn't the spike of everyone turning everything back on at the same time going to be worse than just leaving everything ticking over? Or cause a surge that could cause issues?

I honestly don't know, I'm no electricatician.