Navigating the volatile landscape of energy supply, customers often face the uncertainty of their chosen provider going bust. Since 2018, a staggering 40 energy suppliers have folded, leaving nearly 6 million customers in the lurch and forced to switch providers. This article provides an up-to-date list of defunct energy suppliers, the number of affected customers, and their new energy providers. We'll also offer guidance on what steps to take if your energy supplier ceases operations.
The table below shows which energy suppliers have gone bust to date including the number of customers affected and who their new energy supplier will be:
| Energy Supplier | When | No. of Customers | New Supplier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whoop Energy | 18/02/2022 | 262 | Yu Energy |
| Xcel Power Ltd | 18/02/2022 | 274 | Yu Energy |
| Together Energy (inc Bristol Energy) | 18/01/2022 | 176,000 | British Gas |
| Zog Energy | 01/12/2021 | 11,700 | EDF Energy |
| Orbit Energy | 25/11/2021 | 65,000 | Scottish Power |
| Entice Energy | 25/11/2021 | 5,400 | Scottish Power |
| Bulb Energy | 22/11/2021 | 1,700,000 | Special Administration Process |
| Social Energy Supply | 16/11/2021 | 5,500 | British Gas |
| Neon Reef | 16/11/2021 | 30,000 | British Gas |
| CNG Energy | 04/11/2021 | 41,000 (Business) | Pozitive Energy |
| Zebra Power | 02/11/2021 | 14,800 | British Gas |
| Omni Energy Ltd | 02/11/2021 | 6,000 | Utilita |
| Ampoweruk Ltd | 02/11/2021 | 600 + 2000 (Business) | Yu Energy |
| MA Energy | 02/11/2021 | 300 (Business) | SmartestEnergy |
| Bluegreen Energy | 02/11/2021 | 5,900 | British Gas |
| GOTO Energy | 18/10/2021 | 22,000 | Shell Energy |
| Daligas | 14/10/2021 | 9,000 | Shell Energy |
| Pure Planet | 13/10/2021 | 235,000 | Shell Energy |
| Colorado Energy | 13/10/2021 | 15,000 | Shell Energy |
| Igloo Energy | 29/09/2021 | 179,000 | E.ON |
| Symbio Energy | 29/09/2021 | 48,000 | E.ON |
| ENSTROGA | 29/09/2021 | 6,000 | E.ON |
| Avro Energy | 22/09/2021 | 580,000 | Octopus Energy |
| Green | 22/09/2021 | 255,000 | Shell Energy |
| Utility Point | 14/09/2021 | 220,000 | EDF Energy |
| People's Energy | 14/09/2021 | 350,000 | British Gas |
| PFP Energy | 07/09/2021 | 80,000 | British Gas |
| Money Plus Energy Ltd | 07/09/2021 | 9,000 | British Gas |
| Hub Energy | 09/08/2021 | 6,000 | E.ON |
| Green Network Energy | 27/01/2021 | 360,000 | EDF Energy |
| Simplicity Energy | 27/01/2021 | 50,000 | British Gas |
| Yorkshire Energy | 02/12/2020 | 74,000 | Scottish Power |
| Tonik Energy | 06/10/2020 | 130,000 | Scottish Power |
| Go Effortless Energy | 03/09/2020 | 2,500 | Octopus Energy |
| GnERGY | 18/03/2020 | 9,000 | Bulb Energy |
| Breeze Energy | 18/12/2019 | 18,000 | British Gas |
| Toto Energy | 18/12/2019 | 134,000 | EDF Energy |
| Uttily Energy | 15/10/2019 | 280 (Business) | Total Gas and Power |
| Eversmart Energy | 06/09/2019 | 29,000 | Utilita |
| Solarplicity | 13/08/2019 | 7,500 | SSE |
| Cardiff Energy Supply | 09/08/2019 | 800 | SSE |
| Brilliant Energy | 11/03/2019 | 17,000 | SSE |
| Our Power | 25/01/2019 | 31,000 | Utilita |
| Economy Energy | 08/01/2019 | 235,000 | Ovo Energy |
| One Select | 10/12/2018 | 36,000 | Together Energy |
| Spark Energy | 10/12/2018 | 290,000 | Ovo Energy |
| Extra Energy | 21/11/2018 | 108,000 | Scottish Power |
| Usio Energy | 15/10/2018 | 7,000 | First Utility |
| Gen4U | 13/09/2018 | 500 | Octopus Energy |
| Iresa | 13/09/2018 | 90,000 | Octopus Energy |
| National Gas and Power Limited | 25/07/2018 | 22,000 | Hudson Energy |
| Future Energy | 13/09/2018 | 170,000 | Green Star Energy |
| TOTAL | 5,900,316 |
If you're energy supplier has gone bust, it is important to know that your energy supply will NOT be interrupted. Ofgem will choose a supplier for all affected customers as an interim solution. For more information, check out our guide on what to do if your energy supplier has gone bust.
It is at this point that you should compare energy prices and see if a new energy supplier is a better option for you.
In total 40 energy suppliers have gone bust since 2018. The table below shows the number of customers that have been displaced each year.
| Year | Total Customers Displaced |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 176,536 |
| 2021 | 4,312,200 |
| 2020 | 215,500 |
| 2019 | 472,580 |
| 2018 | 723,500 |
| TOTAL | 5,900,316 |
SSE has not gone bust; it was acquired by OVO Energy, thus it's now part of the OVO family. Customers of SSE should now engage with OVO for their energy needs.
No, OVO Energy is still operational. In fact, it has expanded by acquiring SSE's retail services, making it one of the prominent energy suppliers in the market.
Utilita is still in business, continuing to supply energy, particularly pre-paid gas and electricity to homes across the UK.
E.ON has not gone bust. It remains one of the leading energy companies in the UK, providing electricity and gas to a large customer base.
There's no current indication that E Energy is going bust. They are active and continue to supply energy services to their customers.
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