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I would like to make a Freedom of Information request for Responsible Person Contact Details for ECO4 Flex declarations as per the ECO4 Order.
Background
In Ofgem’s ‘Ofgem ECO4 Administration Consultation Part 2’ detailed at https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/publications/ofgem-eco4-administration-consultation-part-2 'Chapter 6' of the consultation sets out the intention for ECO4 Flex under the ECO4 Order.
In Chapter 6 the consultation says from July 2022 Councils will be required to issue a SoI and a dedicated responsible person would need to sign the declaration. The relevant part of the publication is:
6.21. From 1 July, a new SoI will be required from LAs across GB to state their intent to participate in ECO4 Flex and a commitment that the signing LA officer will check and verify that declarations will be issued for households that match the criteria in the SoI. As with ECO3 SoIs, these would need to be signed by the CEO or dedicated responsible person.
Relevant legislation
The Electricity and Gas (Energy Company Obligation) Order 2022 at https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2022/9780348236606/part/1?fbclid=IwAR1NwvIWKeVLdfdqz7-l-RZxp-uGy8OSxwF-ei6w6ge52Aok8EIG3llshNg
The Freedom of Information Request that I am making is as follows:
1. Please could you provide details of the CEO or dedicated responsible person referred to in the consultation above. Requested details for the Responsible Person include
• Full Name: Matthew Johnston
• Job Title: Energy Officer
• Email address: matthew.johnston@wokingham.gov.uk
• Telephone number: 07714 226 772
• Address: FAO the Energy Team, Wokingham Borough Council, Shute End, Wokingham RG40 1BN
2. Please can you advise on whether you
a) Accept applications from all appropriately Registered Installers
We currently only accept ECO Flex *DECLARATIONS from pre-vetted installers. This is based on them meeting our criteria for working with our residents to increase our confidence in their ability to work within the borough and ensure they are committed to doing so going forward.
b) Accept applications from a defined list of installers (if this is the case please can you provide details)
There is no predefined "list" of installers we use other than those we have vetted. Any installers will be considered and vetted if deemed suitable.