But what happened to that idea about deliberately *raising* energy prices to lower consumption and thus save the planet?

Energy firms 'to be told to cut prices' - Telegraph

Energy company bosses are to be told they must cut their prices to reflect large falls in the price of oil, it has been reported.

Ed Miliband, the Energy and Climate Change Secretary, will reportedly deliver the message during a meeting on Monday with top executives from the "big six" energy providers.