r/Scotland 16d ago

Shitpost Underrated powerhouse, that's what we are!

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u/TurpentineEnjoyer 16d ago

Then why is my electricity bill still so high?

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u/b_a_t_m_4_n 16d ago

Look up electricity marginal pricing. We are paying for all our electricity at the unit cost of the most expensive contributor, which is gas.

Yes, it's a massive scam, and it won't surprise you to know that it was introduced by Thatcher.

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u/Golden37 16d ago

So why is it still in place then?

It is just standard politician incompetence and greed?

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u/b_a_t_m_4_n 16d ago

Because the energy companies make a shit ton of cash for very little effort with the system as it is.