Author Archives: Co-operative Energy

Co-operative Energy calls for ‘Six Big Reforms’ for consumers before Ofgem consultation closes  Customers under-estimate bills by an average of £334 82% who believe they are on cheapest tariff available are paying more than they need to Dual energy consumers … Continue reading →

Co-operative Energy has joined the Energy Bill Revolution alliance, calling for warm homes and lower bills. The alliance recognises that there is an energy bill crisis with many families suffering huge financial hardship. One in four households can’t afford to … Continue reading →

On Thursday, 9th May 2013 we are increasing our prices for Pioneer tariff customers by, on average, 8.5% for gas and 9.0% for electricity. For an average dual fuel customer, this price increase equates to an extra £8.39 per month. … Continue reading →

Nigel Mason of Co-operative Energy says: “Ofgem’s intentions for tariff reform are positive but their final proposals – released yesterday – don’t go nearly far enough. They won’t have any lasting impact on fairness and transparency, we believe. Pressure on … Continue reading →

Siân Waters switched to Co-operative Energy on the recommendation of local low carbon co-operative Gen Community, which recently installed solar panels on Sian’s property in Tredegar, South Wales. Siân, who lives with her sister Johanna and their greyhound Brian, is … Continue reading →

The highly competitive Sunday Times 25 Best Big Companies to Work For 2013 has ranked Midcounties Co-operative, parent co-operative of Co-operative Energy, as 13 in the table. It’s the third successive year Midcounties has featured in the coveted list and … Continue reading →

After hearing of consumer group Which?’s plans to help consumers reduce the cost of their energy bills, Carol Lincoln decided to get involved.  She moved to winning suppliers, Co-operative Energy, as part of the Big Switch and has never looked … Continue reading →

Ethical energy provider, Co-operative Energy has agreed a partnership with low carbon co-operative, Gen Community,which will allow customers to own a share of their energy supplier and invest directly in their local energy generator. Gen Community, a community benefit society, … Continue reading →

As a leader in improving the practices of the energy industry, Co-operative Energy welcomes Ofgem’s proposals to simplify tariffs. They are good news for consumers. But we think more needs to be done. When we launched we pledged always to … Continue reading →