Procurement of Electricity and Gas

Dear customer,

We know how challenging it is for all customers with inflation, the increased cost of living and the significant increase in energy costs.

Great Places Housing Group is always looking at ways to get the best value for money from gas and electricity suppliers for the energy paid through your variable service charge. Due to the volatile nature of the energy market, our energy brokers Monarch have advised that a long-term contract of 3 years is the best way to help protect you from current fluctuations in energy prices. They have also advised that to get the best price for energy we must act quickly as suppliers are continuing to offer prices and then withdraw them at short notice.

To allow us to get the best deal for you as quickly as possible without having to go through our normal consultation process which can take up to 3 months, we’re looking to make an application for dispensation to remove the need for consultation on this occasion, under the provisions of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

As the process progresses, we will be posting documents relevant to the application on our website https://www.greatplaces.org.uk/energy24. You can also find the answers to frequently asked questions on this page which will hopefully answer any key concerns you may have.

If you have any questions or comments about this letter, you can tell us by email S20EnergyDispensation@greatplaces.org.uk or by contacting the Customer Service Team on 0300 123 1966. Closing date for questions and comments is the 23 February 2024.

If you can’t access the web page and want a copy of the relevant documentation please email S20EnergyDispensation@greatplaces.org.uk or call the Customer Service Team on 0300 123 1966 who can assist you with this request.

Please note: This application will not affect individual utility contracts you have within your property for your own electricity or gas supply which you pay directly to your supplier.

Yours sincerely,
Lynsey McLaughlin
Great Places Housing Group
Group Service Charge Coordinator