Consumers face hikes in electricity bills due to higher green energy levy

The energy regulator is proposing to increase the levy by 35%

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Consumers are facing an increase of almost €20 per year in theirelectricity bills due to a hike in the green energy levy while electricity bills for businesses will also increase by around €65 per year.

Allcustomers have to pay the public service obligation (PSO) levy to cover the cost of subsidising energy from wind farms, as well as from older peat-burning power stations needed to provide a regular supply.

The energy regulator is ...