On welcoming Ofgem’s new Green Energy accreditation scheme, Hannah Mummery, Consumer Focus, said:
“Consumers can now sign up to green energy tariffs safe in the knowledge that they will actually be helping the environment.
“It’s fair to say that some energy firms exploited the good intentions of environmentally conscious consumers by overplaying the benefits of their green energy tariffs. Many consumers were left feeling misled, confused and cynical about the whole system of green tariffs, so this accreditation scheme should help to restore their faith.
“But consumers need more assurances that they are getting what they expect. It’s vital that consumers can also access clear, easy to understand information about green tariffs and that firm guidelines on how the energy companies advertise them are set.”
