Complain to the energy ombudsman
You can complain to the energy ombudsman if you’ve already complained to your energy company and either:
- you’re not happy with their decision
- you’ve not been given a decision within 8 weeks
The energy ombudsman is independent and can:
- get the supplier to look at your complaint again
- decide that the supplier made the right decision
- force the supplier to give you a response to your complaint
In some instances, they might tell your supplier to give you financial compensation.
When you can complain
You must complain to the ombudsman within 12 months of your supplier telling you their decision. If your supplier hasn't given you a decision you might have longer than 12 months, but it's still worth complaining as soon as you can.
How to complain
You can complain to the energy ombudsman online.
Further help
You can contact your local Citizens Advice Bureau or the Citizens Advice consumer service if you need more help.
Citizens Advice consumer service (Scotland)
Tel: 0808 223 1133 (Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm)
The Citizens Advice consumer service will provide energy and postal service advice to Scottish consumers. You can find out more about the service, including how to get in touch online, on Contact the consumer helpline.
You can also contact the ombudsman if you need more information.