ERA response to Ofgem's new guidelines on energy suppliers' social spending commitments, 25 July 2008

In response to Ofgem’s guidelines announced today (Friday 25th July), Duncan Sedgwick, Chief Executive of the Energy Retail Association (ERA), commented:

“We welcome Ofgem’s recognition of the vast range of measures that energy suppliers are putting in place to help their most vulnerable customers. This holistic approach by companies and Ofgem acknowledges that tackling fuel poverty requires more than just a ‘one size fits all’ solution.

“Whilst energy companies recognise they have a role to play in tackling fuel poverty, the issue of poverty in its wider sense has to be the responsibility of Government.

“Energy companies are no longer being asked to write a blank cheque – we now have clearer guidance as to where the extra money can be allocated to help the most vulnerable.”

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