OFGEM

Ofgem is the regulator for the UK 's gas and electricity industries. Ofgem's role is to protect and advance the interests of consumers by promoting competition where possible, and through regulation only where necessary. Applying this principle has resulted in great benefits for all gas and electricity customers. To build on these benefits, Ofgem's work focuses on the following areas:

Ofgem's governance

Ofgem operates under the direction and governance of the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority, which makes all major decisions and sets policy priorities for Ofgem. The authority's role in the management of Ofgem is set out in its rules of procedure.


Ofgem's powers are provided for under the Gas Act 1986, the Electricity Act 1989, as amended by the Utilities Act 2000. It also has enforcement powers under the Competition Act 1998.

 

Energylinx

Energylinx is the independent home energy price comparison set up to ensure that the domestic electricity and gas customer gets the very best deal for their home energy.

 

Energylinx and OFGEM work to ensure that the domestic consumer receives the very best service from the energy suppliers.

 

Energylinx lets you search the prices of every single gas and electricity contract in the UK . If you choose you can then sign up online to take advantage of the savings or renewable energy focus that your new supplier will provide.

 

Using the Energylinx service is really simple and in less than two minutes you can be on your way to receiving your gas or electricity from a greener or more competitive supp lier.

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