Government response

Edward Davey comment on Ofgem鈥檚 report on CERT & CESP

Ofgem's report was published today.

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Commenting on Ofgem鈥檚 report on CERT (Carbon Emission Reduction Target) & CESP (Community Energy Saving Programme), Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey said:

鈥淢ore than six million households are warmer and enjoying lower bills as a result of these schemes.

鈥淲e have ensured mass mail-outs of light bulbs that went unused were banned and insulation rates were pushed to record levels.

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鈥淲e will be rigorously monitoring the energy companies to make sure the most vulnerable homes get the help they need.

鈥淚 am disappointed that under the old schemes, some companies failed to meet their obligations. Ofgem will be conducting a thorough investigation and will take any necessary enforcement action. We are already acting through the Energy Bill to give Ofgem the teeth it needs in future to get compensation to those directly affected.鈥�

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Published 1 May 2013