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TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Considering 372 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the dedicated staff for being exceptionally polite, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful during phone conversations regarding various energy tariffs. Consumers also appreciate the remarkably quick response times, the wonderful ease of speaking directly to a real person, and the smooth overall switching process. However, some customers also noted issues concerning higher prices compared to competitors or unexpected, substantial increases in their monthly direct debit payments. A few other people also felt that certain technical problems took far too long to resolve or experienced frustrating difficulties navigating through the complex automated phone options.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

My call was taken by Lauren. She was polite and helpful throughout our conversation and was knowledgeable enough to answer my questions and suggest certain courses of action for me to take. My only re... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Been with Ecotricity from the beginning of this energy company. There have been changes as it grew but the service is still fairly good. My account on their website holds a lot on info at the tap of t... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Such a pleasure dealing with Sam at Ecotricity today. She phoned me in response to a query I had emailed about switching my account away from another provider. Everything was explained so clearly. W... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service. 82 year old relative got in muddle and wasn't paying enough direct debit. Called the help line. Clear speaking UK based staff (with no loud noise in background which can... See more

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Company details

  1. Green Energy Supplier
  2. Electric Utility Company
  3. Energy Supplier
  4. Fuel Supplier
  5. Gas Company

About Ecotricity

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Britain's overall greenest energy company, supplying 100% green electricity and a mix of fossil and sustainable green gas to customers across Britain. Plus, we’re the world’s first (and still the only!) vegan-certified energy supplier, backed by both Viva!, the vegan charity, and The Vegan Society.

We’re not like most other suppliers

What makes Ecotricity different is that we’re not-for-dividend – instead, we take the money we make from our customers’ bills and use it to build new forms of green energy. So far, we’ve built 28 green sites - 24 wind parks, 3 sun parks and 1 green gasmill, with even more on the way.

We call this turning ‘Bills into Mills’ - it means that by paying your bill every month you’re helping fight climate change. Every new windmill or sun park we build reduces Britain’s reliance on fossil fuels to generate electricity.

Join us and together we’ll build a sustainable future by replacing fossil fuels with green energy!

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No Customer Service

If I were able to give 0 stars, I would! I tried to switch my gas and electricity to this company via Money Savings Expert on 03/06/2026. On 04/06/2026 I received an email from Ecotricity asking me to telephone their customer service team as they needed to check my details with me in order to complete my switch. I telephoned within minutes of receiving the email only to be told that no one was available to deal with my enquiry and that I would either receive another email or a telephone call. I waited for this contact until 1645 on 05/06/2026 as the fixed rate deal I was interested in expired at 1700 on that day. This time I hung on the phone waiting for a reply until 1657 when I decided that it was too late in any case and the deal had slipped through my fingers due to the lack of customer service by Ecotricity. I have since emailed them, replying to their original email, saying that i no longer wish to switch to their company and have had no response to this email either. They really have no customer service whatsoever!
UPDATE 11/06/2026
Ecotricity eventually did telephone me about my switch request and Once I had explained my issue, they agreed to honour the fixed rate deal that I had applied for. I also received an email stating that their complaints team were looking into things for me. I decided not to proceed with the switch to Ecotricity as my experience of their customer service had been so bad. I received a further email from their complaints team today explaining that they had been caught out by an unprecedented volume of switch requests. I think that confirms my decision not to use them as any decent business offering a deal that is being widely touted by comparison sites as best on the market should be aware of the demand this will create and make the relevant arrangements.

5 June 2026
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Reply from Ecotricity

Hello Mike,

I'm sorry that your experience with Ecotricity has not been as expected. We would like to review this and reach a resolution so we have requested information to pursue this with you.

Best wishes,
Emily

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Emily was very helpful and clear

Emily was very helpful and clear. All sorted very quickly. Thanks

4 June 2026
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Reply from Ecotricity

Hello Martin

Thank you for your lovely words and continuing to support Ecotricity of our green journey!

Best wishes,

Chloe

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

disappointment with SEG export tariff process

I applied for Ecotricity export tariff a while ago but they haven't set it up correctly. I'm exporting electricity since June 1st but they are paying me nothing because (if I understand correctly) the readings of my export smart meter are not coming through. It could well be my smart meter problem but their customer support are not helpful. I've written them twice but I'm not sure I managed even to make them aware of the problem. Even if they are aware of the problem, they haven't explained to me what, when and how it will be rectified.

1 June 2026
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Reply from Ecotricity

Hello,

I'm sorry to see that the service hasn't been as expected. I have raised a case for further review and we will in touch directly to address this.

Best wishes,
Emily

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

Helpful and reassuring response to my telephone query and problem with electricity today. Excellent customer service and efficient reaction, thoughtful reaction.

3 June 2026
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Reply from Ecotricity

Hello Isobel,

Thank you for your great review and choosing green with Ecotricity!

Best wishes,
Emily

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Liyarna - switching supply

Liyarna spoke very clearly and was very helpful in her explanations and with providing the information we needed.

30 May 2026
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Reply from Ecotricity

Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to provide your great feedback about your switch and we are delighted to hear you were so pleased with the service Liyarna provided you.

It's great to have you on board supporting our mission to produce more green energy schemes.

If we can help at any time in the future, please let us know.

Best wishes,

Matt

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to do

Clear, personable, efficient and personable. The switch was made easy by the members of staff in the customer service and sales teams. Thanks

2 June 2026
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Reply from Ecotricity

Hi Tim,

Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re really pleased to hear that you found the switch easy and that our customer service and sales teams made the process smooth and straightforward. We’ll be sure to pass your comments on to the team—they’ll really appreciate it!

Best wishes,

Boudie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Switched to Ecotricity a few months ago…

Switched to Ecotricity a few months ago and received first class service from the very beginning. Excellent supplier, competitive prices and would highly recommend.

1 June 2026
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Reply from Ecotricity

Hi Philip,

Thank you for your kind feedback.

We’re delighted to hear that your switch to Ecotricity went smoothly and that you’ve received excellent service from the very beginning. It’s great to know you’re happy with both the service and our pricing.

We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and for recommending us.

Best wishes,

Boudie

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The email demands that a manual meter…

The email demands that a manual meter reading is provided as a new customer. A phone call to cust servs confirmed that this is not required if a smart meter is fitted. Unnecessary waste of my time.

1 June 2026
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Reply from Ecotricity

Hi Col,

Thank you for your feedback.

We’re sorry to hear that you were asked to provide a manual meter reading despite having a smart meter installed. We understand how this could feel like an unnecessary step, particularly after confirming with our Customer Services team that it was not required.

Your comments have been noted, and we will use this feedback to review our communications to ensure they are clear and relevant for customers with smart meters.

We appreciate you taking the time to bring this to our attention.

Best wishes,

Boudie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Switched a year ago -all good so far

Switched to them a year ago.
I have switched energy company a few times over the years, and all of them had problems, ranging from minor niggling ones to fairly major.
I have to say that swapping to Ecotricity has been completely painless - they handled the switch as it should have been done - without any hassle.
They adopted my SMETS2 meters seamlessly.
Also their website is refreshingly clear - it's easy to navigate and find the information you need without having to wade through acres of upselling ads (looking at you British Gas).

31 May 2026
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Reply from Ecotricity

Hi Martin

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave this positive review. We're so pleased to hear how your Ecotricity journey is going. Thank you for your support.

Best wishes

Em

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very impressed with the communication…

Very impressed with the communication and ease of understanding tariff and payment options.

2 April 2026
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Reply from Ecotricity

Hi Tarama

We are pleased to see that our service meets the standards we expect for our customers and has been able to assist you with your options.

Best wishes

Em

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service!

Great customer service and time was taken to explain things clearly. I feel reassured that my switchover will go smoothly!

29 May 2026
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Reply from Ecotricity

Hi Moya

Thanks for leaving this 5 star review and welcome to Ecotricity.

Best wishes

Em

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Polite and professional spot on with the service

For a long running period - due to the drip feed nature of the ask in hand (recovering commercial meters) - I benefitted from a polite, professional & efficient service. Very rare these says. Well done to the concerned. Thank you

29 May 2026
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Reply from Ecotricity

Hi Ian

We apperiate this review and are pleased to hear the serivce provided was beneficial.

Best wishes

Em

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Just joined ecotricity and spoke to…

Just joined ecotricity and spoke to Emma there .She was very helpful and nice and I am glad I joined ecotricity

29 May 2026
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Reply from Ecotricity

Hi Dave,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I’m delighted to hear you’ve recently joined Ecotricity and that Emma was helpful and pleasant to speak with. I’ll make sure your feedback is passed on to her.

Welcome to Ecotricity, and thank you for choosing us.

Best wishes,

Boudie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

clear and concise emily had a good…

clear and concise emily had a good telephone manner

28 May 2026
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Reply from Ecotricity

Hi Peter,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I’m pleased to hear Emily had a good telephone manner and that you were happy with the service. I will ensure she is recognised for her hard work.

Best wishes,

Boudie

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The customer service representative was… very helpful on a busy day

The customer service representative was great what was disappointing was the fixed rate had moved from v2 to a much higher priced v9 in the 8 hours or so it took me to get through. All the links from Uswitch and gocompare went to a page saying someone would call back but they didn't meaning contacting direct (number hard to find) I also lost out on Avios points in switching to Ecotricity luckily for them I am interested in their green credentials

27 May 2026
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Reply from Ecotricity

Hi Carla,

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I’m sorry to hear that it took longer than expected to speak with one of our colleagues due to the Uswitch and Go Compare links not working as intended. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and this valuable feedback will be used to help improve our services going forward.

I’m pleased to hear that once you were able to get through, you were happy with the service you received. Thank you for choosing us as your new green energy supplier.

Best wishes,

Boudie

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Been with Ecotricity from the beginning…

Been with Ecotricity from the beginning of this energy company. There have been changes as it grew but the service is still fairly good. My account on their website holds a lot on info at the tap of the finger but I have no problem speaking directly by phone to Ecotricity staff - who have always been very lovely to interact with and incredibly polite. Happy, after many years, to remain with them and recommend Ecotricity.

27 May 2026
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Reply from Ecotricity

Hi Kim,

Thank you for taking the time to provide your great feedback.

We are delighted to hear you are pleased with the service you are receiving from us. Thank you for your support in helping us produce more green energy schemes,

If we can help in the future, please let us know.

Best wishes,

Stu

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A power supplier that returns its…

A power supplier that returns its income into developing more ways to generate green energy. Always keep one informed of these developments and reports the results. Not just the promise.
Also possible to speak to a person easily who wants to understand any issue and to solve it

22 May 2026
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Reply from Ecotricity

Hello Martin,

Thank you for taking the time to provide your great feedback, and thank you for supporting our mission to produce more green energy schemes.

If we can help at any time in the future, please let us know.

Best wishes,

Matt

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Failure to resolve issues

Although staff are friendly there is a lack of urgency to resolve issues, I’ve been phoning for weeks as I’m on on a pay as you go meter & the display has broken. I now can’t see when my credit is low & several times I’ve been on a meeting and the electric has gone. I Keep being told one will be sent out but honestly I’m being fobbed off. I can’t get to my meter cupboard due to mobility issues & as a vulnerable person this is now affecting my mental heath. They really don’t care & have left me hanging.

15 May 2026
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Reply from Ecotricity

Hi Emma,

Thank you for your review. I’m sorry to hear that your experience hasn’t met expectations so far.

I can see that we sent out a new in-home display device on 21 May 2026. In the meantime, you can also check your credit balance by pressing the “A” button on your meter.

Best wishes,

Chloe

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible customer service

Terrible customer service, my meter hasn't worked for months, since they tried to install a smart meter. They've tried to increase my bill even without a meter reading! I've called and emailed multiple times to try and sort it out, and no one gets back to me.

21 May 2026
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Reply from Ecotricity

Hello Poppy,

We are sorry to hear of this, please email complaints@ecotricity.co.uk with your account number provided so we can investigate this further for you.

Best wishes,

Matt

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