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MPs take evidence on consumer engagement with energy markets

4 September 2012

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The Energy and Climate Change Committee will hold the first public evidence session on 'Consumer engagement with energy markets' at 10.15am on Tuesday 4 September, in the Grimond room, Portcullis House.

Witnesses

Panel 1, at 10.15 am:

  • Phil Bentley, Managing Director, British Gas, Centrica,         
  • Guy Esnouf, Head of Corporate and Internal Communications, E.ON, 
  • Stephen Fitzpatrick, Managing Director, Ovo Energy, 
  • Alistair Phillips-Davies, Generation and Supply Director SSE

Panel 2, at 11.15 am:

  • Martin Lawrence, Managing Director for Energy Sourcing and Customer Supply, EDF 
  • David Mannering, Director of Economic Regulation, RWE npower
  • Neil Clitheroe, Chief Executive for Energy Retail and Generation, Scottish Power
  • Ed Gill, Head of External Affairs, Good Energy

Which issues will be covered?

  • Competition in the energy market and how effectively the market is working
  • Ofgem’s Retail Market Review proposals
  • Consumer trust in energy companies
  • The level and quality of information provided by energy companies to their customers
  • The role of smart meters in helping consumers to reduce their energy bills
  • Consumer engagement strategies for helping consumers to increase energy efficiency

Further Information