On 28 July 2022, the Authority issued a Provisional Order to TruEnergy Ltd, under section 25(2) of the Electricity and Act 1989 (“EA89”) and section 28(2) of the Gas Act 1986 (“GA86”).
The Authority is concerned about TruEnergy’s internal systems and processes for setting direct debits. The Authority is also concerned about the current levels of customer’s direct debit amounts and whether these are reflective of customers' electricity and/or gas consumption.
Therefore, the Authority has taken the decision to issue a Provisional Order to ensure compliance with Standard Licence Condition (“SLC”) 4A.1 (Operational capability) and SLC 27.15 (Provision of Information).
The provisional order requires TruEnergy to commission an independent audit of its direct debit policy and processes, and to review all customer direct debits, making any adjustments as appropriate. Further details of what TruEnergy is required to do, and by when, are contained in the order itself. We published a Notice of Reasons document on 2 August 2022, explaining in greater detail the rationale for issuing the Provisional Order.
On 28 July 2022, the Authority issued a Provisional Order to TruEnergy Ltd, under section 25(2) of the Electricity and Act 1989 (“EA89”) and section 28(2) of the Gas Act 1986 (“GA86”).
The Authority has engaged with TruEnergy throughout period of the Provisional Order being in place. The Authority has reviewed and considered the information submitted to it by TruEnergy. Having done so, the Authority notes that TruEnergy’s performance has improved since it issued the Provisional Order and the Authority is now satisfied that TruEnergy is no longer contravening or likely to contravene SLC 4A.1 (Operational capability) and SLC 27.15 (Provision of Information).
Therefore, because the Authority is satisfied that TruEnergy is not contravening or likely to contravene SLC4A.1 and SLC27.25 the Authority has decided not to confirm the Provisional Order. The Provisional Order has therefore lapsed and ceased to have effect on the 28 October 2022.
Provisional orders are issued in certain circumstances in accordance with the EA89 or GA86 and where certain conditions are satisfied. Further information regarding provisional orders is contained within our Enforcement Guidelines.