Citizens Advice responds to Octopus Energy taking on Avro Energy customers

Citizens Advice in its role as the official watchdog for energy consumers has responded to the announcement of Octopus Energy taking on Avro Energy customers. 

Gillian Cooper, Head of Energy Policy for Citizens Advice, said:

“Having a new supplier should remove some uncertainty for Avro Energy’s 580,000 customers. Their credit balances will be carried over and their new supplier, Octopus Energy, will let them know what their new tariff will be.

“Anyone struggling to pay their bills must be supported and Octopus Energy must make sure that any debt repayment plans Avro Energy customers may have been on before are continued.

“It’s important they continue to provide the Warm Home Discount to all customers who previously received it from Avro Energy. It’s up to the Government and Ofgem to work with suppliers to ensure this happens.”

 

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