Working with you to sort out complaints
If you're not happy with something, let us know. We’ll do everything we can to fix it quickly, fairly, and with care
You're in safe hands – one team, from start to finish
When you get in touch, you’ll speak to the same team every time – people who know your problem and your account. That means we can get things sorted quicker, with less hassle and stress for you.
Here’s how we’ll support you:
- Sort it: We’ll listen carefully, record your issue, and do our best to sort the problem on the spot
- Dig deeper: If it’s a bit more complicated, we’ll dig into what went wrong and why. While we work it out, we’ll keep you in the loop with regular updates
- Find the right fix: Some problems take a bit of teamwork to solve. When that happens, we’ll talk things through with you, find out what matters most, and agree on a fair solution together
We’re always learning. By working together, we can improve the process for everyone. We appreciate your respect for our energy specialists as they work hard to find a positive outcome for you.
Step 1: Get in touch about your complaint
If you have a complaint, please get in touch with our energy specialists. The team you speak to will handle your complaint from start to finish. They'll do their best to sort things out quickly and will keep you updated as they work with you to find a solution.
Step 2: Escalate if needed
- If you email, you’ll be connected to the same specialist you first spoke to
- If you call in, we can’t guarantee you’ll speak with the same person, but one of their team members who knows about your complaint, will help you. Your specialist will arrange for your complaint to be reassessed and let you know the outcome
Step 3: If we can't fix the problem
We’ll try everything we can to sort out your complaint, but sometimes that’s not possible. If it’s been eight weeks since you first told us, or if we’ve been in touch to say we can't offer you a solution (called a deadlock letter), you can get in touch with the Energy Ombudsman.
They offer free, independent advice and will look at all the details before making a final decision. This can take up to 12 weeks. If they decide we’ve done something wrong, they’ll tell us how to put it right – that might mean giving you an explanation, an apology, fixing the issue, or offering compensation.
We have to follow their decision, but you don’t have to.
Contact the Energy Ombudsman
Let's answer questions about our complaints process
How do I know what's happening with my complaint?
When you first make a complaint, we'll give you a team to support you. They'll keep you up to date on what's happening and work with you to solve the problem. We're here to help and learn from you when we don't meet your expectations.
When do I contact the Energy Ombudsman?
Please wait until we've tried everything we can to sort your complaint before you get in touch with the Energy Ombudsman. We'll email or send you a letter when we reach that point, including clear next steps on how to contact the Energy Ombudsman.
Is it free to contact the Energy Ombudsman?
You can get in touch with the Energy Ombudsman for free. They'll only review your complaint after eight weeks if we can't reach an agreement. If this happens, we'll get in touch with you by email or letter (known as a deadlock letter), and include all the information you'll need to contact the Energy Ombudsman.
Looking for extra help?
We’re here to help with your complaint, but you may want some free and independent advice. Citizens Advice and Advice Direct Scotland offer official, free energy advice and support.
Our complaints performance
We think being open about how we work with our customers is really important. It helps us learn, improve, and fix things faster. That’s why every three months, we share how we’re doing — including how many complaints we’ve had and how many we’ve sorted out.
View our current complaints performance or our annual complaints report (1 October 2023 to 30 September 2024)