British Gas will step in to protect the customers of Together Energy Retail Ltd and will ensure that they continue to receive an uninterrupted supply of gas and electricity after the supplier ceased trading last week.

Together Energy, including Bristol Energy, supplies around 176,000 domestic customers.

This switchover is part of Ofgem's Supplier of Last Resort (SOLR) process. In line with the regulatory framework, it has been agreed with Ofgem that relevant costs, including the costs of buying energy incurred by British Gas that it is not able to recover as a result of taking on the customers, will be recoverable through the established industry levy in a timely manner. British Gas will do everything it can to minimise those costs.


Chris O'Shea, Chief Executive, Centrica, said: "We welcome customers of Together Energy to British Gas, and we’ll ensure the switchover is as smooth as possible. We’re a brand trusted by millions and our new customers will benefit from the range of advantages that come with being a British Gas customer, including access to exclusive offers on services like boiler cover, Hive products and British Gas Rewards. The actions we have taken over the past couple of years mean Centrica is in a robust financial position, and as a responsible energy supplier built on a sustainable model we are well hedged for the winter and beyond. We have now stepped in to help around 700,000 customers who have found themselves without a supplier over the past year, and we’ll continue to engage with the Government and Ofgem to find ways to help stabilise and support the sector."