Why is there an independent Panel instead of letting Ofgem do the job?
Top Ofgem is the Government’s energy regulator. It is charged with undertaking a number of statutory functions under the law, but is not able to manage voluntary schemes, including the Green Energy Supply Certification Scheme. So Ofgem has established clear guidelines, which have then been turned into a Rule Book, and passed over to an independent Panel to administer. If anyone disagrees with a Panel decision, they can appeal to Ofgem for a second opinion which the Panel must consider, but the final responsibility remains with the Panel. The Panel is composed of a small number of people with specific expertise in the energy industry and protecting consumers.
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