energy suppliers

New research reveals some energy companies are still rolling out outdated smart meters that fail to work when consumers move to a different supplier

Ofgem has launched a review, following which the regulator expects the rule to be implemented from early 2020

More than 440,000 customers moved to a different power supplier last month

Suppliers must provide proof of sufficient funding for the first year of operation

Citizens Advice estimates that is the total amount left behind by the failed energy suppliers

Under the proposals, the Competition and Markets Authority will receive new powers to decide if consumer law has been broken by companies

The figure is said to be significantly higher than those who have switched home insurance, broadband, telephone providers and banks

The Smart Export Guarantee places a legal obligation on energy suppliers with more than 150,000 customers to introduce export tariffs by 1st January 2020

ELN News Editor Priyanka Shrestha talks to Christian Coles and Richard Nicholls about challenges facing the energy market and the energy future they would like to see.

Brook Green Supply believes it would be ‘very difficult’ for Ofgem to regulate between 2,000 and 5,000 energy brokers on the market