Best and worst power companies in 2024
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You might have to pay them much more than you’d like, but it’s possible to be happy with your power company. Two are doing an excellent job of keeping their customers satisfied. Four of them sit at the bottom of the pile, rated poorly by their customers in our annual survey.
Best power companies
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Worst power companies
Best and worst power companies revealed
Top power companies by category
Everyone’s needs are different, so we’ve created an interactive chart for you to find out which power companies are the best when it comes to what matters to you. Find out how the retailers perform on value for money, helping you save energy, and how they deal with inquiries or complaints.
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Power company with the most satisfied customers
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Best value for money
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Best power company for customer service
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Top power company for renewable energy
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Power company results: a closer look
We asked thousands of Consumer members about their experiences to find out which power companies have the most satisfied customers. The full breakdown of results are available to members and Digital Pass holders.
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