What happened Brilliant Energy?
No, Brilliant Energy is no longer trading. The supplier ceased trading in March 2019 and all existing customers, including Northumbria Energy customers as this was a Brilliant Energy brand, were moved to a new energy supplier chosen by Ofgem.
Who bought out Brilliant Energy?
Octopus Energy U.S.
Renewable energy retailer Octopus Energy US today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the residential customer book of retail energy provider Brilliant Energy LLC, adding to the EnTech company’s existing base of Texas customers.
How do I contact Brilliant Energy?
To contact a Brilliant Energy customer care representative, call 877-789-8801 or email [email protected].
Is brilliant energy still in business?
If you had service with Brilliant Energy for your home, your account will automatically transfer over to a new energy provider — Evolve Retail Energy, LLC (d/b/a Octopus Energy US). All residential customers should transition over to Octopus Energy US within the next week.
Who bought Octopus energy?
In September 2021, Generation Investment Management, co-founded and chaired by Al Gore, purchased a 13% stake in Octopus Energy Group in a deal worth $600m.
Are octopus energy going bust?
Despite being founded in 2015, Octopus has more than 2.4m customers across the UK, Germany, Australia, Japan, New Zealand and the US. The founder of Octopus Energy has said the company is safe, amid soaring gas prices and the collapse of a number of other energy firms.
Which energy suppliers will go bust?
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| Energy Supplier | Date Supplier Went Bust | No. of Customers |
|---|---|---|
| Daligas | 14/10/2021 | 9,000 |
| Pure Planet | 13/10/2021 | 235,000 |
| Colorado Energy | 13/10/2021 | 15,000 |
| Igloo Energy | 29/09/2021 | 179,000 |
Which energy companies are in trouble UK?
Failed UK Energy Suppliers Update
| Date | Supplier | Acquiring supplier |
|---|---|---|
| November 2021 | Orbit | Scottish Power |
| November 2021 | Bulb | In Special Administration |
| November 2021 | Neon Reef | British Gas |
| November 2021 | Social Energy | British Gas |
What energy companies are going bust?
What energy companies are in trouble?
A total of 35 firms have gone into administration since September 2020.
- Effortless – September 2020.
- Tonik Energy – October 2020.
- Yorkshire Energy – December 2020.
- Simplicity Energy – January 2021.
- Green Network Energy – January 2021.
- Hub Energy – August 2021.
- PfP Energy – September 2021.
- MoneyPlus Energy – September 2021.