The new duty empowers Ofgem to protect the interests of consumers while supporting the transition to a low carbon and affordable energy system

That’s the view from a joint letter to the government, calling for the energy regulator to have new “statutory responsibilities”

Jonathan Brearley has said, “all of us should be thinking about how to reduce our energy use where possible”

This represents an 80% increase for many households on their bills

He will replace Dermot Nolan at the end of February, who will have held the position for nearly five years