Liverpool council proposes launch of new energy company

Liverpool City Council has revealed plans to establish its own energy company in a bid to help city residents save money on fuel bills.

The cabinet is being asked to give the go-ahead to the proposals and kickstart the process of setting up the new firm, which will provide energy to households across Liverpool.

Provisionally known as the Liverpool LECCy, the company would operate on a not-for-profit basis and undercut other suppliers on electricity and gas prices.

The Liverpool LECCy would also seek to enhance Liverpool’s energy efficiency and innovate new ways of generating energy.

The city’s mayor, Joe Anderson, commented: “Cutting fuel bills is one of most significant ways we can help provide real and lasting benefit to Liverpool people.

“I want us to do something practical to help tackle fuel poverty, which is why we’re setting up this energy company – the Liverpool LECCy – which will be owned by and run for the people of the city, giving them a cheaper alternative energy provider.”

Mayor Anderson continued: “As government welfare reforms bite further we will do all we can to step-in and help families from falling further into poverty. The LECCy company is a practical response to that I hope people will get behind the idea.”

The council has been working alongside other city councils that are exploring similar options, including authorities in Leeds, Nottingham and Bristol.

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