Energy Ombudsman
            We鈥檙e approved by Ofgem - the UK gas and electricity regulator - to independently handle disputes between consumers and energy suppliers.
Please click here for a list of providers that are part of our scheme.
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Contact details
Address
Energy Ombudsman
P.O. Box 966
Warrington
WA4 9DF
Contact information
Type or sector of disputes
The entity is competent for disputes in the following sectors
- Gas
 - Electricity
 - Heat
 - Energy Networks听
 - Third Party Intermediaries (Brokers)
 
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The entity is competent for disputes against traders established in
- Austria
 - Belgium
 - Bulgaria
 - Croatia
 - Cyprus
 - Czech Republic
 - Denmark
 - Estonia
 - Finland
 - France
 - Greece
 - Hungary
 - Ireland
 - Italy
 - Latvia
 - Lithuania
 - Luxembourg
 - Malta
 - Netherlands
 - Poland
 - Portugal
 - 听Romania
- Nord-Vest
 - Centru
 - Nord-Est
 - Sud-Est
 - Sud - Muntenia
 - Bucure艧ti - Ilfov
 - Sud-Vest Oltenia
 - Vest
 
 - Slovakia
 - Slovenia
 - Spain
 - Sweden
 - United Kingdom
 
Procedure
Fees
- No fees have to be paid by the consumer
 - Fees听have to听be paid by the trader
 - Variable fee
 - Traders fees range up to 拢650 per case
 
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- Language(s)
 
The entity is handling the procedure in the following languages:
- Bulgarian
 - Croatian
 - Czech
 - Danish
 - Dutch
 - English
 - Estonian
 - French
 - German
 - Greek
 - Hungarian
 - Icelandic
 - Italian
 - Latvian
 - Lithuanian
 - Maltese
 - Norwegian
 - Polish
 - Portuguese
 - Romanian
 - Slovak
 - Slovenian
 - Spanish
 
Average length of the procedure (in days or months)
- The procedure has an average length of 42 days
 
Conduct of the procedure
- The procedure is done:听in writing , orally
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The entity听does not require听the physical presence of the parties and/or of their representative
 
Outcome of the procedure
- The procedure is binding upon agreement by one or both parties
 
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Grounds for refusal