‘ScottishPower secures warrant for prepay meter installations’

The energy supplier has reportedly received warrants to enforce the installations of PPMs in homes with unpaid energy bills, marking the first such action by a supplier since the British Gas scandal earlier this year

Power triopoly: Three energy firms behind 70% of forced PPM installations

British Gas, Scottish Power, and OVO Energy were responsible for a combined total of 66,187 prepayment meters fitted under warrant last year, government data shows

British Gas suspends force-fitting prepayment meters after investigation

The boss of the owner of British Gas said the allegations around the debt collectors were “unacceptable”

Ofgem confirms £150 cap for prepayment meter charges

Ofgem has confirmed a £150 cap for customers in debt who are forced to have prepayment meters installed. When customers fall into debt, suppliers attempt to collect payments over several weeks, which could include by email, letters, telephone and house visits. If they don’t receive payments or arrange a plan with customers, they can apply to install […]