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Energy: Misrepresentation

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to prevent companies fraudulently mis-selling (a) solar panels and (b) other energy generating equipment.

answeredDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero

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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Tabled
26 Mar 2025
Target answer date
28 Mar 2025
Answer
3 Apr 2025 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 26 Mar 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to prevent companies fraudulently mis-selling (a) solar panels and (b) other energy generating equipment.

  2. 28 Mar 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 3 Apr 2025

    Answer published

    The sale of energy generation equipment is governed by consumer protection law. There are opt-in consumer codes such as the Renewable Energy Consumer Code and standards such as the Microgeneration Certification Scheme. These are adopted by many companies ...

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