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    Co-op Energy

    Watchlist Ranked #8 of 9
    51
    PowerGuardian Rating
    £1,685
    Est. annual cost*
    Co-op VariableVariable

    Cap-tracking variable tariff on the Octopus platform.

    Co-op FixedFixed

    Fixed-price option with ethical positioning.

    *Estimated dual-fuel cost at Ofgem typical usage. Always confirm live pricing on the supplier's own website.

    Customer Satisfaction

    50
    Overall customer score /100
    Updated periodically
    Customer service50/100
    Value for money50/100
    Billing accuracy52/100
    Ease of switching53/100
    Smart meter support85/100
    Green energy84/100

    Switching Performance

    Estimated
    6.2days avg. completion
    Speed ratingAverage

    Up to 5 working days (Ofgem switching guarantee)

    Digital / online switching
    Weekend switching support
    Smart meter switch compatible

    Exit fees

    Typically £0 on variable · up to £75 on fixed tariffs

    Typical transfer period

    Up to 5 working days

    Smart Meter Intelligence

    Updated periodically
    78
    Smart meter score /100
    Smart Meter Hub
    Installation availableYes
    SMETS2 supportYes
    SMETS1 compatibilityYes
    Installation wait time2–6 weeks
    Reported customer issuesElevated — some smart-meter billing delays reported
    App integrationYes
    In-home displayIncluded

    Customer Service Performance

    EstimatedLive figures not always available — latest verified indicators shown.

    Avg. call wait

    ~12 min average

    Email response

    5+ working days

    Live chat

    Not offered

    Weekend support

    No

    24-hour support

    Emergency only

    UK call centres

    Yes

    Accessibility services

    Yes

    Independent Service Assessment

    Updated periodically
    2.5/5 stars

    Citizens Advice style star rating

    #8 of 9

    Overall ranking

    Customer service50/100
    Complaint handling48/100
    Billing accuracy52/100
    Ease of contact52/100

    Independent service assessments measure how well a supplier handles customer service, complaints, billing accuracy and ease of contact. Where the official Citizens Advice star rating is published it is used directly; otherwise these indicators are modelled from PowerGuardian scoring and labelled accordingly.

    Tariff Timeline

    Updated periodically
    1. 2010Supplier established

      Co-op Energy began supplying UK households.

    2. 2020Co-op Variable launched

      Cap-tracking variable tariff on the Octopus platform.

    3. 2021Co-op Fixed launched

      Fixed-price option with ethical positioning.

    4. 2025Price cap tracking

      Variable tariffs realigned to the latest Ofgem price cap.

    5. 2026Current tariff line-up

      2 tariffs currently available across fixed, variable and smart options.

    Timeline expands automatically as more historical pricing data becomes available.

    Best For

    Green tariffs Smart homes Solar homes

    Highlighted profiles are automatically matched to this supplier's tariffs, smart-meter support and pricing.

    Strengths

    • Ethical, member-focused brand positioning.
    • Runs on Octopus's billing platform, aiding reliability.

    Consider Before Switching

    • Tariffs rarely beat the cheapest fixes on the market.
    • Service and complaint indicators remain below peers.

    Is This Supplier Right For You?

    Estimated

    Typical usage

    Heating type

    Smart meter

    Electric vehicle

    Solar panels

    Worth Comparing

    Personalised match score: 56/100

    Why this recommendation:

    • Strong smart-meter support unlocks time-of-use savings.
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    Recent Supplier Developments

    • 15 May 2026

      Complaint indicator on the PowerGuardian watchlist.

    Independent supplier intelligence. PowerGuardian is not affiliated with Co-op Energy. Verified figures are sourced from published Ofgem, Citizens Advice and supplier data; estimated figures are modelled from PowerGuardian scoring and clearly labelled, and every module is built to connect to live data feeds as they become available. Always verify current pricing on the supplier's own website before switching.

    Seeing estimated bills or odd charges from Co-op Energy? Faulty meter readings — not the supplier — are often the cause. Check our guide to common smart meter problems and how to fix them before you judge their billing accuracy or decide to switch.

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