Blog: The Ofgem Energy Crisis Fiasco - Part 1
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Hi Everyone,
Firstly, apologies for not replying to any emails yet this weekend, I have seen them coming in and will reply tomorrow. I've glanced through and a fair few of you have either copied in your local MPs or suggested that we send this to our MPs, and I think thats a great idea.
So, lets start raising awareness with our local MPs, please follow the instructions below:
- Create an email to your local MP, you can find their email address here: https://members.parliament.uk/FindYourMP
- CC me into the email: Richard@TheRegulatorGuy.co.uk
- Copy the email content in Italics below:
Dear [Local MP Name],
I am writing to you today to raise awareness for an upcoming report that will be shared with MPs and ministers across the country. Richard Winstone, The Regulator Guy, is producing a consumer-funded and supported report looking at Ofgem's decision making processes and their fundamental failings to proctect consumers throughout the energy crisis. The report will also provide recommended changes to the mandate given to Ofgem by Government, to ensure consumer protection is at the forefront of decision making going forward.
As an indicator of the type of failings the report will highlight, Richard is producing simplified blogs explaining some aspects of the report. Please see the link below for the first blog.
It is my recommendation that you subscribe to his blog and follow this chain of posts, to give you insight into how Ofgem have failed to appropriately regulate the energy market. I also request that you share this post, future posts related to the report, and the final report with the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband.
https://theregulatorguy.co.uk/energy/f/the-ofgem-energy-crisis-fiasco---part-1
I will share The Regulator Guy's report with you once it has been completed, I ask for your support in Government with producing the changes we will be requesting.
Kind regards,
[Your Name]
I have sent a similar message to my local MP and also to Ed Miliband, although I know I'll get an automated response from Ed saying that if I'm not in his constituency then he won't reply, this is fairly common in Government.
We'll do this sort of campaign again closer to the release of the finalised Ofgem Report. Some of you, those that have contributed £50 or more to the crowdfunder will receive a copy of the report early and will be given opportunity to give your feedback before it is released to the public.
Thanks everyone. Don't forget, look at the second link at the top and move to a fixed rate tariff to cut your energy bills this winter.
Thanks everyone,
Richard Winstone
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