Regulators

Regular water is so irregular

Advantages: Public body,
Disadvantages: Difficult to get hold of, water companies who speak them

...But when you dig into OFWAT itself, then one realises, in my opinion why possibly this body is not what it seems. OFWAT Water Services Regulations Authority, set up in 1989 as a government body to protect the consumer interest from the monopoly practices set up by the 10 private firms created as a result of privatisation. These were different to the 'water only' companies which provided water services privately before 1989, but not dealing ...
...the Office was disbanded but OFWAT is still used. Ofwat is the body which monitors prices charged by the companies and has a board of around 9 members. These people carry out reviews on pricing and structure of the companies and justification of practices. The latest review was in 2004 and the next will be 2009. Through the Drinking Water Inspectorate - the Environment Agency is responsible for the quality of the water. In Scotland, it is the Water ...

makro74 16.09.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Ofwat

OF mice and Gem

Advantages: wastes time if you want to
Disadvantages: loads

...-- Yet this last week Ofgem agreed that companies can now insist that new customers (including those switching between energy suppliers) enter into long-term contracts. In other words, Ofgem has ditched the rule which ties customers to energy suppliers for just four weeks. Gone are the days when flirting to different suppliers would inevitably save you money – taking away the democratic right to every energy consumer. What next Ofgem? You will be ...
...Beyond the poor customer care Ofgem has illustrated recently; there is a possibility of a marketing war between all of the energy companies, similar to what has happened with mobile phone outlets and broadband services during the past two years. There could be a slight percentage chance that loyal customers could be given cash rewards; now I know I’m being optimistic, but it could occur. I also hope that this measure could make a more efficient energy ...

1st2thebar 10.08.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Ofgem