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Statement by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
07 April 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the planned cessation of trading by Rebel Energy and Ofgem's appointment of British Gas as the Supplier of Last Resort (SoLR) to protect Rebel Energy’s customers.
Action Requested
Ofgem has appointed British Gas to take over the supply for Rebel Energy’s 84,000 domestic and 6,000 non-domestic customers. Customers are advised to wait until the SoLR process is complete before switching providers.
Key Facts
- On 1 April, Rebel Energy announced it would cease trading.
- Ofgem appointed British Gas as the Supplier of Last Resort (SoLR) for Rebel Energy's customers.
- British Gas will supply 84,000 domestic and 6,000 non-domestic customers starting Sunday 6 April 2025.
- Customers do not need to take any action now and there will be no disruption in energy supply.
- Domestic customers who are in credit will have their funds protected and transferred.
- The SoLR process has been used successfully for approximately 1.8 million customers since its introduction.
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