CONSUMER POLICY

On 16 December 2013 Commissioner Neven Mimica participated at the 6th edition of the Citizens' Energy Forum organised by the British energy regulatory authority (OFGEM) and the Commission. The purpose of this annual event is to review progress in the implementation of electricity and gas retail markets legislation with specific focus on issues for individual consumers. This year the focus of the Forum is on consumer empowerment and collaborative enforcement. Commissioner Mimica delivered the keynote speech opening the event. He referred to increasing energy prices and consequences for consumers, inviting consumers to play an active role in containing their own energy costs through saving energy and through looking for a better energy deals.

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