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Government-backed energy company enters administration
Joint administrators from Leonard Curtis were appointed after the energy firm advertised free insulation and boiler replacements for eligible customers.
- On November 4, Smartway Energy Ltd entered administration, with Leonard Curtis administrators appointed to oversee the process. The company provided home energy improvements from 14 Warrington Street, Ashton-under-Lyne.
- Through the government-backed Energy Company Obligation scheme, Smartway Energy promoted boiler replacements and insulation to tackle fuel poverty and reduce carbon emissions across Great Britain. Eligible homeowners could receive grants for free energy-efficiency installations.
- The firm offered customers "innovative" solutions, including loft insulation, heating controls, and ventilation. A Smartway Energy spokesperson said: "Our mission at Smartway Energy is to empower homeowners to make sustainable choices that benefit both the planet and their wallet."
- Mike Dillon and Katy McAndrew of Leonard Curtis were appointed as joint administrators on November 10 to manage the firm's affairs. The insolvency specialists are based at Riverside House, Irwell Street in Manchester.
- Numerous companies have faced administration throughout 2026 due to challenging economic conditions. Other businesses, including Wayfairer Travel Limited, have similarly ceased trading or suspended all services "until further notice" amid widespread market pressures.
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