The 6 Big Reasons to Switch Energy Providers

Now that all of the ‘big six’ energy companies have cut their prices, here are six reasons why right now could be a great time to switch.

nPower’s recent energy rate cut – 7.5% for electricity customers – means that all the major UK suppliers have dropped their prices since the start of 2009. So if you’re with nPower, British Gas, EDF, E.ON, ScottishPower, or Scottish & Southern then your bills could be about to drop – but only if you’re on the right tariff.

Finding a cheaper tariff is easy these days with the energy comparison sites. Enter a few details into simple online forms and you’ll see all your local energy options appear onscreen within seconds. And if like most energy customers you haven’t switched in a while, there’s a very good chance you can slash your energy bills by even more than the announced cuts.

For many, the chance to save up to £252* on their gas and electricity bill is all the reason they need to switch energy provider, but just in case one reason’s not enough, here are…

…The Big 6 Reasons to Switch Right Now

1. Save up to £252*
nPower, British Gas, EDF, E.ON, ScottishPower and Scottish & Southern have announced rate cuts, but some have cut more than others. Therefore, even if you're with one of these providers you could save even more by switching.

2. Lower your standards
If you're on a standard tariff then you're almost certainly paying too much. Don't believe us? Then compare energy prices right now to see what you could be paying.

3. Get online!
You could further increase savings by signing up to an online tariff. Posting bills and waiting for cheques to clear costs energy providers time and money, and they're willing to offer discounts if you agree to paperless billing and paying by direct debit.

4. Colder weather = more savings
Summer is still a way off, and as people use more energy during the colder months, switching to a cheaper tariff now means you'll save even more.

5. FREE smart meter
If you switch to a First:Utility tariff, they’ll install a smart meter for free. Ofgem want to have a smart meter in every household by 2020, so here’s your chance to beat the deadline by a dozen years. Plus, monitoring your energy consumption more closely means you could save as much as 15%** off future bills.

So now you’ve read our big six reasons to switch energy supplier, you’ll probably want to get straight to it, in which case, just follow the link below to see how much you could save.