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  1. Power outage and loss of supply

    A loss of electricity supply is one of the most common emergency-adjacent contacts you'll handle. Customers are often frustrated, sometimes frightened, and almost always convinced that Good Egg Energy is responsible. This guide helps you quickly wor...
  2. Gas leak protocol

    A customer calling to report a gas smell or suspected leak needs one thing above all else: fast, clear, calm guidance. This article gives you the exact steps to follow and the words to use. In a gas emergency, there is no time to improvise — know th...
  3. Emergency calls: first response guide

    Emergency calls are rare — but when they happen, how you respond in the first few seconds matters enormously. This guide gives you a clear framework for triaging an emergency call, staying calm under pressure, and making sure every customer who need...
  4. Safeguarding and escalation

    Most vulnerability situations can be handled well at agent level with care, good judgement, and the right support options. But some situations go beyond what a standard customer service interaction can or should manage alone. This guide covers when ...
  5. Supporting customers in financial difficulty

    Financial difficulty is one of the most common forms of vulnerability you'll encounter, and one of the most sensitive to handle well. A customer who is struggling to pay their energy bills is often also dealing with stress, shame, and fear — sometim...
  6. The Priority Services Register

    The Priority Services Register (PSR) is one of the most practical and meaningful things we can offer a vulnerable customer. It's free, it's straightforward to set up, and it can make a genuine difference to someone's experience of being an energy ...
  7. Identifying vulnerability on a call

    Knowing that vulnerability exists is one thing — spotting it in a real conversation is another. Customers don't always tell us directly that they're struggling, and some don't think of themselves as vulnerable at all. This guide covers the signals t...
  8. What is a vulnerable customer?

    Learn how to recognize and support vulnerable energy customers. Understand vulnerability types, why it matters, and best practices for compassionate agent interactions.
  9. Meter reading disputes and anomalies

    Even with the best systems in place, meter readings sometimes go wrong — a digit gets transposed, a dial gets misread, or a smart meter drops off the network for a while. This guide covers how to identify reading anomalies, how to handle disputes wh...
  10. Submitting a meter reading

    Submitting accurate meter readings promptly is one of the simplest ways to keep a customer's account in good shape. This guide covers how readings are submitted, when they're needed, and what to do when something doesn't look right. How custome...