You only need to blame our state Governments for privatising the power companies.
The less power that is used the more expensive the power will become.
We are all told you need to reduce your carbon footprint, put in energy saver globes, turn off the lights, wash in cold water ect. Most people are doing this and the power companies don't like it.
Yes it is great that we are using less power and cutting back carbon emissions, but we will pay higher and higher prices because of privatisation. If the utilities were run by Government as they once were, they only need to make enough money to cover costs, research and development and infrastructure. They do not need to pay greedy share holders dividends or make record profits every year.
Speaking of greedy share holders might be worth buying shares in a candle manufacturing company.
Cheers
Phil