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'My home was uninhabitable' - residents reveal 'botched' work after energy firm folds

'My home was uninhabitable' - residents reveal 'botched' work after energy firm folds

Summary

Some homeowners faced problems after a green energy company called Consumer Energy Solutions (CES) went out of business. The company installed energy-saving features like insulation and solar panels under a UK government scheme, but some of the work was incomplete or faulty, causing major issues for the residents.

Key Facts

  • Consumer Energy Solutions (CES) installed energy-saving equipment for homes but went into administration, meaning it can't pay its debts.
  • The company was part of the UK's ECO4 scheme, which helps low-income households get energy-saving improvements.
  • Some homeowners reported flooding and damage due to incomplete or poor-quality work by CES.
  • The UK government admitted that 30,000 homes had faulty insulation under similar schemes.
  • The collapse of CES led to the loss of hundreds of jobs.
  • Residents have been advised to contact insurance-backed providers for help with incomplete work.
  • One resident said her energy bills tripled because of faulty installations.
  • Many affected homeowners are left with unfinished or incorrectly installed equipment, such as solar panels and heat pumps.
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