Green energy puts us in the red

BORD Gais (BG) entering the domestic electricity supply market is being heralded by the Government and others as a victory for competition.

In reality, however, it is nothing more than a deception of the market place and of the consumer. One must not forget it was the energy regulator who initially forced the ESB to raise prices so as to encourage competition in the market. Any so-called competition in the market today is just sleight of hand to present the perception of competition.

Real competition would be another energy supplier competing with the ESB on a level playing pitch.