Ofgem moves to make new prepayment meter supplier rules compulsory

Voluntary code bans forced installation in homes of over-85s and gives extra protection to vulnerable

The energy regulator has announced a proposal to make new rules brought in to protect struggling prepayment meter customers a compulsory part of suppliers' licence conditions.

The voluntary code of practice agreed in April bans forcibly installing prepayment meters (PPM) in the homes of people over the age of 85 and gives extra protections to vulnerable households.