Petition · past parliament
Give Ofgem powers to force energy suppliers to release customers
Closed
34 signatures
What the petition asks
Give households the 'power' to choose which energy company supplies the home. I inherited my current provider. We had no contract but they will not release me to pursue my chosen provider. When newly renting a home, one is at the mercy of existing energy companies.
The predecessors (here) also had issues with the energy company not relinquishing supply. The Ombudsman was powerless to ask the energy company to release me even as an involuntary customer. I am today, potentially being forced to line this company's pockets.
Timeline
| 12 Aug 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Nov 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
34
Status
Closed
Opened
12 Aug 2019
Closed
6 Nov 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.