Greens propose capping power bill increases

Greens propose capping power bill increases

Green Party co-leaders Marama Davidson (left) and Chlöe Swarbrick have written to the finance and energy ministers. Photo: RNZ By Lauren Crimp of RNZ

Green Party wants power companies to cap power bill increases at rate of inflation

The party's co-leaders have written to minister's urging them to require three power companies which the government has a 51 percent stake in to lower prices and boost energy hardship programmes before winter.

Greens Call On Government To Act On Power Bills Before Winter

Green Party energy spokesperson Scott Willis says the policy tools to bring bills down are already in place, and there is no excuse for delay heading into winter.