Fuel poverty campaigners have warned annual electricity bills could soar by more than £200 in the north because of the spiralling cost of new undersea cables.
They raised the alarm last night amid fears consumers in the Highlands and islands, Grampian and Tayside could be left to pick up a £300million tab to replace 70 miles of power lines.
Di Alexander, chairman of the Highlands and Islands Housing Associations Affordable Warmth Group, said the move would be “totally unreasonable” and “add insult to the existing injury” for consumers.
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Families in the north could face £235 power bill rise
