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We are Britain’s independent energy regulator. Our role is to protect consumers now and in the future by working to deliver a greener, fairer energy system.

London, Cardiff & Glasgow
Joined April 2009
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What is the Energy Ombudsman? How could they help you? Watch our short explainer to find out and visit ow.ly/5hTv51061CQ to learn more.
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Is your business a microbusiness? If so, you may be eligible for microbusiness support. Tap our link in bio for more.
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If you rent and are responsible for paying your energy bills, your landlord or letting agent cannot unreasonably prevent you from switching suppliers. 👉 Learn more: ow.ly/9ec050ZQURi #EnergyBill
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Checking your bill is an important part of being informed, in control and #EnergyAware. Take a look and check your details are correct. If you think you’ve been charged incorrectly, contact your supplier. You can find more information here ⬇️ ow.ly/GS8350ZY55h
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So much of staying on top of your energy bills comes down to keeping in touch with your supplier. Keeping your details up to date and reaching out early can unlock support, flexible payments, and better deals. Staying connected can save you money.
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⚡ What happens to extra renewable electricity when we don’t need it? Long Duration Electricity Storage can store power for when demand is higher. Watch our explainer to find out how: ow.ly/78Qe5103EGg
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There are many different schemes in place to help you pay your energy bills, as well as benefits, grants and help offered by the government and energy suppliers. To see if you qualify for support, click here ⬇️ ow.ly/5Nw850ZY1mW
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If you’re in debt your supplier has to support you to get on top of your payments. You can find info on the protections in place for customers who owe money here: ow.ly/CqAn50ZY1kT
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Worried about your energy bills? There is help available. From speaking to your supplier to getting free advice from a trusted advice agency like National Energy Action (@nea_ukcharity) Swipe through for practical tips and support or click here: ow.ly/2BLH51032zh
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❓ Have you been sent a back bill by your energy supplier? 💷 Back bills are sent to you by your gas or electricity company when you've not been accurately charged 📖There are rules in place to protect you so find out more in our guide ⬇️ ow.ly/LCi650ZY1jt #EnergyAware
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Your energy supplier should be your first point of contact if you have a problem with their service – they must have an adequate complaints process. For advice on how to contact them and get the support you need, look here: ow.ly/TUNv50ZY1hk
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Have you registered for the Energy Innovation Summit 2026? 📅 4-5 November 2026 📍 Scottish Event Campus (SEC), Glasgow Sign up: ow.ly/fJ655102nwz
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Energy scams don’t stop when the weather gets colder. As energy demand rises over winter, so can scam attempts. Stop, check and protect yourself from scams. ❄️⚠️
Part 6 of our scam aware series: What to do if you think you’ve been scammed If you’ve shared details, contact your bank straight away. Report scams to Action Fraud or Police Scotland and forward emails to report@phishing.gov.uk. Stay alert and visit ow.ly/Ior150YVpHY.
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Want to understand where your energy is going? Your smart meter could help you stay in control of your energy bill and avoid surprises. Think of your smart meter as an early warning system. If your energy use starts increasing, you’ll be able to see it before your bill arrives.
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Use your in-home display today to see how much energy you’re using. And how you might be able to change your energy use, especially if you’re on a time of use tariff.
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🏠 Here are 10 energy saving tips that you can do around your house to reduce your energy usage and in turn reduce your energy bills. Tap our link in bio for more.
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Ofgem and DESNZ are taking action to relieve, repay and reform the issue of debt for consumers. Our Energy Debt Circuit Breaker will provide support for those who need it, make repayment easier and help stop debt from building up in future. Get help now: ow.ly/qoeb5101Z1G
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Three top tips for reducing your lighting bill: ↔️ Swap out your incandescent filament bulbs with modern LEDs, CFL or halogens 🌆 Turn off the lights when no one’s in the room 💡 Motion sensors are a great way to ensure you are only using lights when you need them
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Energy scams don’t stop when the weather gets colder. As energy demand rises over winter, so can scam attempts. Stop, check and protect yourself from scams. ❄️⚠️
Part 4: Part 4 of our scam aware series: Payment & Meter Scams Scammers may sell fake prepayment meter top‑ups, electricity keys or offer deals that seem too good to be true. This can leave you out of pocket or without power. If unsure, contact your supplier directly to check.
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🔋 kW vs kWh 🔋 What's the difference? Watch our explainer video to find out.
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Energy scams don’t stop when the weather gets colder. As energy demand rises over winter, so can scam attempts. Stop, check and protect yourself from scams. ❄️⚠️
Part 3 of our scam aware series: Doorstep scams Some scammers knock on doors pretending to be energy officials, pressuring you to switch suppliers or share personal details. If someone claims to be from Ofgem, that’s a red flag — Ofgem never visits homes.
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