Switching is easier than you think
If you’ve never switched supplier, or not switched in the last couple of years, you will almost certainly save money on your energy bills by moving to a different deal.
Comparing energy prices is simple, free, and could save you hundreds. Just enter your postcode and tell us a bit about your current plan and the energy comparison service will show you a list of deals from dozens of gas and electricity providers that you can switch to right away.
Easy as 1 2 3
1. Enter Your Postcode
Enter your postcode and a few other details to see cheap energy deals available in your area. Gas and electricity prices vary by region so, by telling us where you are, we can look up which energy suppliers you have around you
2. Find The Best Deal
Choose the plan you think is best from the list the service pulls up. In minutes we’ll show you a list of all the best energy plans that are on offer, based on where you’re located and what kind of tariff you’re after.
3. Switch Energy Supplier
Once you’ve chosen a deal, the energy switch service can start your switch. It will take care of all the tricky bits, such as contacting your old suppliers and getting in touch with your new one.
4. Save On Energy Bills!
Simply sit back and enjoy lower rates on your gas and electricity! It’s a good idea to run a new comparison a few times a year to make sure that you’re not missing out on even more savings on other energy plans.
Gas & Electricity Price Comparison Information
Save money on your energy bills
Utility bills make up a huge chunk of every day household bills for most of us. With gas and electricity prices rising all the time, it’s more important than ever to find a way to cut your costs.
By far the quickest, easiest, and most effective way to reduce what you spend is to switch to a new, cheaper tariff (or tariffs). Use the energy service comparison engine to find out how much you could save, by switching to a new supplier today – it’s free, only takes a few minutes, and most of all you’re not committing to anything by comparing. You could save hundreds of pounds off your annual bill!
How does the energy comparison service work?
- Enter your postcode and some additional information so that we can make sure we’re showing you accurate prices
- Let us know a bit about your current tariff including who your provider is and how much you’re paying/using
- Choose a new tariff from the list we generate for you
- Follow the simple steps, relax and enjoy the savings the service will contact your old supplier and your new supplier will handle all the switch without you having to lift a finger
Most new-build properties nowadays only come with electricity, so you would not have to worry about getting a gas tariff at all. But those of us with both gas and electricity supplied to our home need to make a choice: get both fuels from the same supplier, on the same tariff, or take out two separate contracts.
Taking out a dual fuel tariff (with both gas and electricity from the same supplier) is definitely the easer option. You’ll only have to pay one bill, and deal with one supplier – making your life a lot simpler. Most of the time you’ll get a better price when you get both fuels together as the suppliers offer a discount. But this isn’t always the case though. If price really is the most important factor for you when choosing a new deal, then it’s worth comparing dual fuel tariff prices in your area with the price of two separate single fuel tariffs just to make sure.
Energy Fixed Rate Tariffs
With a fixed rate tariff, the price per unit of your gas or electricity is set in stone for a set fixed period. The actual amount you pay will depend on your usage, but you will be safe in the knowledge that at least that’s the only variable. You’ll be safe from any price hikes, but you also won’t benefit if prices drop.
Energy Variable Rate Tariffs
The price per unit on a variable rate tariff will fluctuate (go up and down) in line with wholesale energy prices, as well as any changes in running costs from the suppliers which might result in a policy change, for example. Suppliers tend to be much more inclined to pass on price rises than any price drops to customers.
The most common variable rate tariffs are the providers default, or standard variable tariffs (SVTs). These tariffs, which customers end up on after a fixed rate term ends, or if they move into a new property, SVTs are responsible for a significant portion of overcharging in the energy market. SVTs are invariably the most expensive tariffs offered by any supplier, and yet a large percentage of customers are signed up to them.
You would most likely be on a standard variable tariff if:
- You have just moved into a new property
- You have not switched to a new supplier for over a year
- If you can not remember when you last set up a tariff
Since everyone’s usage is different, it can be hard to judge the cost of any given tariff. Ofgem the energy regulator now make every supplier show there Tariff Comparison Rate (TCR), for each tariff. This gives you an estimated cost per unit (per kwh, or kilowatt hour) that includes any extra charges based on average usage so that you can easily compare one deal with another. The price indicated by the TCR is not final (as it will ultimately depend on your usage) but it will be uniform across different tariffs, making the comparison itself simple.
If you are on a fixed rate energy deal, and you choose to leave it before the contract term is up, you will certainly be liable to pay exit fees to the supplier. The value will vary from supplier to supplier. You should always keep this in mind when you are comparing prices – if your prospective annual saving with a new supplier is £50, but you’re paying £60 to leave your current deal, then it’s probably worth waiting until the end of the term.
If you’re on a variable rate tariff, then you won’t have to pay exit fees.
Green Energy and climate change is a big issue nowadays. This has resulted in a lot of customers are more and more keen on reducing their carbon footprint. Opting for a energy supplier who only uses or mostly use renewable fuel sources such as wind or solar.
