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If your energy supplier fails, Ofgem, the regulator, will move you to a new one. Any credit on your account should transfer, but it's not guaranteed. You might also be put on a more expensive tariff, as the new supplier isn't obliged to match your old rates. It's a good idea to keep records of your payments.
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