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Written question asked by Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party) on Friday, 26 April 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 May 2024 (named day). It was answered by Amanda Solloway (Conservative) on Wednesday, 1 May 2024 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Energy Company Obligation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether she has had recent discussions with Ofgem on taking steps to ensure that energy companies use reputable contractors to meet their obligations under the ECO4 scheme.

Answer

Installations under ECO4 must be carried out by TrustMark registered and Publicly Available Specification (PAS) 2030 or Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) certified businesses, in accordance with PAS 2035. This ensures work is carried out by an installer who has demonstrated an appropriate level of skill and competence and minimises the risk of unintended consequences.

As the only Government endorsed quality scheme, TrustMark registered businesses are thoroughly vetted for technical competence, customer service, and good trading practices. TrustMark registered businesses must also provide an appropriate guarantee and be signed up to a dispute resolution process.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
23889
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Contracts Ofgem Standards Energy company obligation
Link
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