Energy Ombudsman Reviews 

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.6

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Looking at 1,002 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Consumers frequently appreciate the dedicated support provided by professional case handlers who always take extra time to explain complex processes clearly and listen carefully to every concern. People often mention that advisors are approachable and successfully help resolve stubborn billing disputes with energy companies in a timely manner. However, some customers also noted frustrating communication gaps, unhelpful attitudes, and a complete lack of prompt responses when trying to resolve pressing issues. Others felt that certain staff members failed to fully understand the core complaints, leading to prolonged administrative delays or ultimately unsatisfactory outcomes.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We contacted the ombudsman after many stressful calls/letters from Corona Energy, Nicola guided us through the process and relieved the pressure for us, she spoke common sense and resolved the sit... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful, resolved a problem going on a year about non existent smart meter and new key meter not being registered. Our never debt of £800 turn into a £150 in credit and also got £200 compensation. Sta... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I feel the process is more daunting that it actually is. If you believe in your complaint and your supplier doesnt deal with it acceptably and honestly, then DEFINITELY use the Ombudsman. Make sure yo... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I found my case manager Chris H, so helpful. He listened well, and patiently answered all my questions. He explained the role of the Ombudsman and what they objectively can do and cant do. From this c... See more


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  1. Mediation Service

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We provide a free and impartial service that aims to resolve disputes between consumers and suppliers in the energy sector. If you're having issues with your energy supplier, energy broker, network operator, green deal or heat network supplier, we may be able to help resolve your dispute.


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3.6

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Corporate lackeys

If i knew that you're corporate lackey dogs, i wouldn't bother with you to begin with. Garbage service, your website doesn't even work, i tried to appeal, the button vanished and you pretended nothing happened.
Because I'm a Christian I'll say this, i hope you never have to deal with evil corporations who spits you in your face, before, during and after, and have a service like this "protecting" you.

7 September 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Energy Ombudsman

Hello Anderi, we're sorry to hear that you have not had a positive experience when using our services. Our team take great care in ensuring that consumers feel supported throughout their journey with us and we are saddened to hear that you feel this wasn't the case. We are continuously looking for ways to improve our services and the feedback we receive is vital in helping us do that, so we appreciate you taking the time to leave us your review. Thank you

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

BG tried to charge me for a previous owner

I moved houses and British Gas had a pile of bills to the previous owner who had moved out months earlier. I contacted BG to say I had just moved in and was not a customer of theirs. They promised to stop but didn't and set a debt collection company to work. Ths went on for over two months. I contacted the Ombudsman and within days BG caved in and even sent me £100 complensation. Without the Ombudsman I would still be receiving bills to "The Occupier"

6 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best Help experience

Ive beeb struggling to solve a lot of overcharges from EDF just because the change of tenancy was late for 3 years. The energy supplier tried to overcharge those 3 years again because paying by cash those bills was unknown who really paid. After too many emails they still rebilling and charging the same amount like twice and overcharging until they got the bill for over 15K, every week was always a new bill to pay, but always over £9,000 knowing that those bills were paid in full by cash and always on time.
Too many different agents replying by email had always new stories to help, but none of them had any clue what was happening and always says is the accountant that handle the bill system. Had enough trying to fix all the bills properly, after some reviews about Ombudsman that can help, I decided to ask for help from them and Im very satisfied with their service, Im very happy for all the help from handler Mrs. LEIGH JOHNSON! The best customer service from her, very helpful, took too many months and worthy. She made justice for us investigating the case with patience and skills as a professional handler.
Thanks again Mrs. LEIGH JOHNSON! You are the best helping make justice against those suppliers overcharges for nothing.

13 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Energy Ombudsman system does what…

The Energy Ombudsman system does what it says on the tin. As soon as they became involved, my energy supplier suddenly found a way to resolve a billing impasse - and made an immediate refund (goodwill payment).

4 September 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Excellent as they ended my on going issue with British gas. The process was simple and case handler was very good.

3 September 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful organisation and a waste of time

Awful organisation and a waste of time, they transferred my case to a new handler and it was like starting over so hasty unfavourable decision was made , Scottish Power has no single regard for them such that while the case was still with Ombudsman, they reported me to 2 other collection agencies and all Ombudsman could do was talk about £75 compensation since that amount meant a lot to them compared to SP messing up a financial record, won’t advise anyone to waste their time with them .
It’s been horrendous I must say.

3 September 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Energy Ombudsman

Hello, The Energy Ombudsman is entrusted to make impartial decisions, taking into consideration the evidence presented by both parties, terms and conditions, and the regulations as set out by OFGEM. In addition to this, we consider the individual customer journey. Our team should have provided you with a detailed explanation as to how the decision was reached, but should you have any questions or concerns then please don't hesitate to contact us on tel 0330 440 1624 or email us @ enquiry@energyombudsman.org and we will be happy to help. Thank you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well Done Energy Ombudsman.

Having had what I would describe as TOTALLY and UNACCEPTABLE Customer service from Scottish Power for Over a Year, my contact with Demeiza Marriott from the Ombudsman gave me 'Some' hope of a resolution to my 'Problem'. In hindsight, I had nothing to fear as Demeiza's Team got to work and gave me COMPLETE CONFIDENCE that my problem WOULD be FULLY investigated. I was NOT WRONG and I received ALL the Support and Understanding, (that I had been 'fighting' for, for over a year without receiving it) And, am I so glad I contacted the Energy Ombudsman. My problem was attended to and FINALLY PUT TO REST. (PHEW)!.
SINCERE THANKS.
Duncan Paterson.

3 September 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

When EDF tried to bill my deceased…

When EDF tried to bill my deceased aunts account for over £200+ but couldn’t show why this was outstanding, the Energy Ombudsman were involved and provided a resolution in my favour within less than 2 weeks. An outstanding company providing support and guidance. Thank goodness this service is available especially when dealing with energy company customer service who seem untrained, unprofessional and untrustworthy. Thank you Energy Ombudsman.

15 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Complete con owned by a company with undeclared vested interests

Failed to investigate 2/3 of cases raised, claiming they were duplicates even though in relation to separate addresses.
Outcome was totally predictable as they are owned by Trust Alliance, who's directors are heavily invested in protecting the markets that they claim to represent. My story had been syndicated to Channel 5 who are running an expose on the monopoly they are trying to create. Thankfully the new government is on board and is committed to shutting these charlatans down and jailing those responsible for cheating the consumer.

1 September 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Energy Ombudsman

Hello Dave, The Energy Ombudsman is entrusted to make impartial decisions, taking into consideration the evidence presented by both parties, terms and conditions, and the regulations as set out by OFGEM. In addition to this, we consider the individual customer journey. Our team should have provided you with a detailed explanation as to how the decision was reached, but should you have any questions or concerns then please don't hesitate to contact us on tel 0330 440 1624 or email us @ enquiry@energyombudsman.org and we will be happy to help. Thank you.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

remedies were not actually implemented.

This was the second case we had to raise regarding the same complaint, and unfortunately, both cases were closed even though we found that the required remedies had not actually been implemented.

After the energy company submitted its “Resolution Evidence”, we carefully reviewed all of the documents and identified multiple discrepancies, including missing goodwill credits, missing credits for previous payments, and incorrect rates that had not been corrected as required by the Ombudsman’s decision.

We raised these specific issues with the case handler and provided the relevant evidence. However, the response was simply that the Ombudsman was satisfied that all remedies had been implemented and that we should contact the energy company directly.

This is particularly disappointing because the discrepancies were identified precisely by reviewing the evidence submitted by the energy company. We expected the Ombudsman to review the evidence and address the specific points we raised, rather than simply directing us back to the energy company.

After going through two cases relating to the same issue, we are very disappointed with the outcome and the way our concerns were handled. The purpose of using an ombudsman service is to provide an independent resolution when a consumer and a company cannot resolve a dispute themselves. In our experience, this did not happen.

1 September 2026
Unprompted review
Energy Ombudsman logo

Reply from Energy Ombudsman

Hello Anson, we are sorry to hear that you have not had a positive experience when using our services. Ombudsman services is a dispute resolution provider and therefore it is not within our remit to issue fines, dictate how companies operate, this would be the role of the regulator, OFGEM.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I cant fault my experience at all

I cant fault my experience at all. After sending the initial complaint information in, I received a call within 1 week and my case manager had read everything, he relayed everything back to me that showed he understood exactly where I was coming from and so I didn't need to repeat any information. He kept keeping updated when there was new information, and when I rejected the companies 1st response and offer, it was thoroughly dealt with by Micheal my case manager. I got the result i had been expecting with every point I made being upheld, and a little compensation. Overall a good experience and cant thank Micheal enough for fighting my corner!

7 August 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute Waste of Time

Absolute waste of time. They claim to be independent, but it is clear that they are not.
Disregarded all the relevant information and timescales.
I appealed and the same person wrote to me with the exact same outcome.
I put a complaint in about how this person disregarded all the relevant information and it was passed back to her to respond.
Our complaint started in June, but they kept starting it in November. Completely ignoring their failures.

I escalated the complaint again, to explain I didn't want the DRE involved, and that the complaint was about them, not the outcome. The manager , Kelsey, called me. She agreed that there was a number of steps that we could complete, and that she would email me with a clear itinerary of what was required.
She said this would be completed by the next day. I explained that I would rather it completed right, than rushed. So, we agreed on actions rather than timelines.
The following morning was confirmed.
The next thing I know, I have a formal outcome citing insufficient evidence.

No Sh*t... You never messaged me to explain what you needed. You never challenged the energy supplier on what was missing.
Just out to protect their own, and the energy supplier.
If you are considering this process, forget it... They are corrupt and inept.
Save yourself the heartache.

29 August 2026
Unprompted review
Energy Ombudsman logo

Reply from Energy Ombudsman

Hello Richard, we're sorry to hear that you have not had a positive experience when using our services. Our team take great care in ensuring that consumers feel supported throughout their journey with us and we are saddened to hear that you feel this wasn't the case. We are continuously looking for ways to improve our services and the feedback we receive is vital in helping us do that, so we appreciate you taking the time to leave us your review. Thank you

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I wish tp.point out that as the emergy…

I wish tp.point out that as the emergy ombudsman uses the same generic reply to every complaint is a clear indicator of how little they actually care for the publics opinions or complaints

28 August 2026
Unprompted review
Energy Ombudsman logo

Reply from Energy Ombudsman

Hello Jay, we are sorry that you have not had a positive experience when using our services. Our process means that we provide both parties ample time to submit their version of the dispute along with any evidence before we can start our investigation. Our team take great care in ensuring that consumers feel supported throughout their journey with us, and we are saddened to hear that you feel this wasn't the case. We are continuously looking for ways to improve our services and the feedback we receive is vital in helping us do that, so we appreciate you taking the time to leave us your review.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

As expected the paper tiger 🐅 in action

As expected the paper tiger 🐅 the enargy Ombudsman operating against British Gas, Centrica, a complete total white wash, covering up, for the curruption that is Centrica, British Gas, this so called impartial Ombudsman, seems to be totally incompetent, or are they, need now to appeal, I truly don't understand how this ridiculous, and useless, Ombudsman can have any stars 🙄

27 August 2026
Unprompted review
Energy Ombudsman logo

Reply from Energy Ombudsman

Hi Stephen , we're sorry that you haven't had a positive experience when using our services. Our team should have provided you with a detailed explanation as to how the decision was reached but should you have any questions or concerns then please don't hesitate to contact us 0330 440 1624 and we will be happy to help. Thank you

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