Energy: Meters
(asked on 2nd February 2023) - View Source
Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when his Department first became aware of the forced instalment by energy companies of energy pre-payment meters.
This question was answered on 9th February 2023
Ofgem’s license conditions currently allow energy suppliers to force fit prepayment meters (PPMs) as a last resort.
The Government's 5-point plan on PPMs forms part of a wider effort to ensure that energy users are protected at this challenging time. Additionally, Ofgem has asked suppliers to pause the installation of PPMs under warrant until they have assured Ofgem that they are following all relevant regulations.