Electricity and Gas Switching Guide

By: Dave Sabri Click author's name for more of his/her articles

The economic downturn has us all looking for ways to cut back our spending, and there are few easier ways to do so than by getting a better deal on your gas and electricity. Switching providers is much easier than you may think, and with so many companies vying for your business you could make significant savings.

Switching providers does not mean you have to get new meters or pipes. All that you will notice is your bills are a bit cheaper and they come from a new supplier.

To find the cheapest suppliers available where you live, there are lots of price comparison sites internet that are quick and easy to use. You only need your address and a few details from your recent bills to see if you can make savings.

Dual fuel deals, where you buy your electricity and gas from the same provider, can often work out cheaper than using separate suppliers. British Gas for example have an online Dual Fuel offer which they claim will save customers an average of over a hundred pounds if they switch.

You can apply to a new supplier online or by telephone. Once you have been accepted, let your previous suppliers know you are changing. You may even find that they then offer you a better deal to stay!

If you do want to switch, the process is pretty straightforward. Just give your old and new suppliers meter readings when the switch takes place to make sure you can settle up with your previous supplier and begin to be charged by the new one.

The Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (OFGEM) regulates the gas and electricity markets, and they work to make sure that there is fair competition between all the different suppliers. As a result there is a very competitive energy market here in the UK so make sure you take advantage of the available deals.

Save even more on gas and electricity by making sure your home is as energy efficient as possible. If you can reduce your energy consumption as well as your tariff you will be able to make significant savings on your energy bills.

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About The Author: British Gas provide the cheapest electric prices on average in the UK. For more information on how to take advantage of these electricy prices get a quote at britishgas.co.uk.