💨 Abstract

Tens of thousands of people who had prepayment energy meters installed without consent between January 2022 and January 2023 are eligible for compensation. Ofgem has allocated over £70 million for this, with customers potentially receiving up to £1,000 and having their debt written off. The scandal involved energy suppliers fitting meters without consent, often during the cost-of-living crisis, leading to public outcry and government intervention.

Courtesy: Jen Mills