Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 41634

Energy: Misrepresentation

Tabled: 26 March 2025
Answered: 3 April 2025

Question

Connor Naismith

LabourCrewe and Nantwich

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.

Answer

Michael Shanks
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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