About the session
Big issue panel debate: “Has competition failed customer service?”
When the energy companies were privatised in the early 90s, the drive to increase the number of suppliers in recent years, as well as the opening up of the non-domestic water market to retail competition, the aim was to improve customer service and to slash costs. However, energy companies are fighting a tide of negative perception and increasing complaints, whilst the water retailers are still finding their feet. As a result, Utility Week is asking: Has competition failed customer service?
