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Complain about an energy bill, back-bill or wrong reading

Use this for estimated bills, a catch-up bill covering more than twelve months, or a balance you do not recognise.

Send to Your energy supplier's complaints team · checked 14/09/2026

Have these to hand before you write

  • Account number and the disputed bill dates and amounts
  • Meter readings with dates and photographs where possible
  • Dates of previous calls or emails about the issue

Suggested subject line

Formal complaint about billing on account [ACCOUNT NUMBER]

Opening lines

I am making a formal complaint about the billing on account [ACCOUNT NUMBER]. Please treat this as a complaint under your complaints procedure and confirm receipt in writing.

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General information, not legal or financial advice. Check your own contract and current rules before sending.