Good Energy to Drop G4S

Good Energy has decided to drop G4S as its meter reading contractor following complaints from customers that its contract with the notorious security giant flies in the face of its ethical policy.

A statement posted on the company's website (and pointed out to customers raising concerns on Facebook, Twitter and so on) said Good Energy will start using Lowri Beck instead of G4S for its meter reading services from 20th August 2012. However, the changes will take a few months to complete as customer accounts have to be “transferred to the new company over a period of time.”

 A Good Energy spokesperson told Corporate Watch “the decision to change meter reading company was based on a number of criteria, including feedback from our customers... We’re particularly happy to be working with Lowri Beck as, like us, they are another independent company operating in the UK energy market.”