<p>We’re being told to expect our electricity bills to go up again this year.  </p><p>So why is it that we keep seeing hikes above the inflation rate and are extra government subsidies in this week's budget the best solution? </p><p>Today, energy expert from the Grattan Institute Alison Reeve explains why consumers keep being slugged and what the long-term outlook is for our power costs. </p><p>Featured: </p><p>Alison Reeve, energy and climate change deputy program director at the Grattan Institute</p>