Written question asked by Rachael Maskell (Labour) on Monday, 6 February 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 February 2023 (named day). It was answered by Graham Stuart (Conservative) on Friday, 10 February 2023 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Energy: Meters
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will take steps with Ofgem to require energy companies to assess the reasons for which customers cannot afford their energy tariff prior to moving them onto prepayment meters.
- Answer
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Ofgem rules require energy suppliers to assess whether installing a prepayment meter or changing a smart meter to prepayment mode is safe and reasonably practicable for the customer. This assessment should include identifying any vulnerability and the customer’s ability to pay.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 140144
- Session
- 2022-23
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Energy Ofgem Meters Prices Pre-payment
- Link
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- 2023-02-10 11:46:08 +0000
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