Consultation outcome

Ensuring a better deal for energy consumers: DECC discussion document

From:: Department of Energy & Climate Change
Published: 20 November 2012
Last updated: 17 May 2013 — See all updates

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Ensuring a better deal for consumers: Government Response to consultation on DECC’s discussion document

Ref: 13D/039

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Detail of outcome

The Response explains the government’s proposals for ensuring a better deal for energy consumers and summarises public responses to the consultation.

Original consultation

Consultation description

The government has published details of a package of proposed measures that are designed to ensure consumers get the cheapest tariff offered by their supplier that meets their preferences. Its aim is to be the basis for discussion with stakeholders.

The package will also enhance overall consumer protection and enable consumers to compare different suppliers’ tariffs and to switch more easily.

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