Originally posted by VectraMan
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Naah. The energy companies came out a while ago and said fracking wouldn't impact the prices significantly. Perhaps this was some play so that the current company would give up making way for the big six take over. hmmmMcCoy: "Medical men are trained in logic."
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But it does provide an element of energy security, rather than importing moreOriginally posted by lilelvis2000 View PostNaah. The energy companies came out a while ago and said fracking wouldn't impact the prices significantly. Perhaps this was some play so that the current company would give up making way for the big six take over. hmmmDoing the needful since 1827Comment
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Its a stop-gap until something else can be found before my great-grandchildren are born. After that, I suspect the lights will go out - permanently. Well, until they can get this fusion stuff sorted.Originally posted by amcdonald View PostBut it does provide an element of energy security, rather than importing moreMcCoy: "Medical men are trained in logic."
Spock: "Trained? Judging from you, I would have guessed it was trial and error."Comment
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What I don't get is that the country and media are in uproar over £50-£100 energy bills, but nobody seems to care less about the £800+ a month most of us pay for rent or mortgage.
That's the real extortion in the country.
£100 for energy seems pretty fair in comparison.Comment
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Indeed dear Bert got twatted on twitter. Makes you wonder what did they expect?Originally posted by SantaClaus View PostGotta laugh at the public relations disaster for British Gas today:
British Gas Twitter Q&A backfires on day of huge price increases | Metro News

qhHe had a negative bluety on a quackhandle and was quadraspazzed on a lifeglug.
I look forward to your all knowing and likely sarcastic and unhelpful reply.
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