Energy companies in England can once again install prepayment meters without a household's consent.

Three major energy suppliers, EDF, Octopus, and Scottish Power, have been granted permission to restart forced installation of prepayment meters after a temporary ban due to bad behavior by suppliers severely affecting struggling customers. The energy firms had to meet certain conditions before they could install the devices, and have been told not to install the meters in homes with vulnerable occupants. Customers and consumer groups can now check energy suppliers on the Ofgem website that can install prepayment meters without a household's permission.

January 07, 2024
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