Energy firms 'faster switching'
Energy minister Ed Davey has set out new measures the government claims will give consumers more control, including making it possible to switch suppliers within 24 hours.
Energy minister Ed Davey has set out new measures the government claims will give consumers more control, including making it possible to switch suppliers within 24 hours.
Former Green Party leader Caroline Lucas has criticised the Government's energy proposals, saying the odds are "totally rigged in favour of a handful of big companies."
If the Government were serious about breaking the stranglehold of the Big Six, it would be supporting locally-owned energy projects. It's quite shocking that the Energy Secretary's announcement contained no mention of community energy.
Support for community and co-operatively owned renewable schemes, where people benefit from generating their own power, is pathetically poor compared to the lavish subsidy the nuclear industry has just received.
New measures making it easier for customers to switch tariffs aimed at helping curtail energy price hikes for consumers have been slammed.
Switching your energy company or tariff can save money on your bills, and also drive competition in the market bringing further savings.
Energy Secretary Ed Davey will reveal details of a new annual review of the energy market, but will stop short of requesting a full inquiry.