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Title: Energy Switching
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 05 October 2017, 16:46:33
I'm doing the annual trawl through the comparison sites and Energy supplier websites.  ::)

For the last 12 months I've been with Eon and the lights stayed on!  :y  But their cheapest tariff is significantly dearer than the one that I've been on and so I'm off!  :P

Cheapest (based on the last 12 months usage) so far are Economy Energy at £529.77 pa and 'OutFoxTheMarket' at £517.42.

Has anyone used OutFox as they seem to be a new outfit or any other recommendations please!  :y

Just think if Corbyn gets in and nationalises the energy companies, we'll be spared all this switching hassle as we'll just pay whatever the state monopoly charges us!  :P  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: Energy Switching
Post by: TD on 05 October 2017, 17:15:35
Nope never heard of that outfit...

My deal with coop energy ended recently and I was getting a good deal, however I switched to another of their tariffs, not as cheap as the deal I was getting (all the energy companies have put their prices up anyway). But I stayed with them for two reasons. My mothers account is linked to mine, so I can see her bills, usage, send meter readings, switch tariffs/etc all from my online account. Also with coop energy I'm eligible for the Warm home discount scheme (£140 off your energy bill) and so is my mum, which with other big 6 suppliers I'm not and not every supplier offers the Warm home discount scheme.....
Title: Re: Energy Switching
Post by: omega2018 on 05 October 2017, 18:59:47
you might look at utility warehouse www.utilitywarehouse.co.uk not used them myself but heard good reports and the idea seems sound.
Title: Re: Energy Switching
Post by: TheBoy on 05 October 2017, 19:05:44
Does the supplier actually matter though?
Title: Re: Energy Switching
Post by: TheBoy on 05 October 2017, 19:06:03
Mind you, I would pay extra to avoid the offshore callcentres.
Title: Re: Energy Switching
Post by: STEMO on 05 October 2017, 19:11:43
Instead of listening to the likes of Martin Lewis who promise you a £150 saving, just equate that to three quid a week. I do, and that’s why I can’t be arsed.
Title: Re: Energy Switching
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 October 2017, 20:29:40
I'm with Energie (I think that's how its spelled) at the moment, who are cheap and seem easy to deal with. We tend to change every year or so, as I cant afford to give money away for the sake of a couple of hours online.
Title: Re: Energy Switching
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 October 2017, 20:31:47
I'm with Energie (I think that's how its spelled) at the moment, who are cheap and seem easy to deal with. We tend to change every year or so, as I cant afford to give money away for the sake of a couple of hours online.

Apparently STMO can.

Either that or he is a bone-idle scouse git. :)
Title: Re: Energy Switching
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 05 October 2017, 21:06:29
If I use the same amount of energy in the next 12 months as the last, I'll save about £50 by switching to a different company.  :y

However I will probably be at home more this winter than last year so will use more gas and leccy and thus will save even more.  ;)
Title: Re: Energy Switching
Post by: STEMO on 05 October 2017, 21:11:24
I'm with Energie (I think that's how its spelled) at the moment, who are cheap and seem easy to deal with. We tend to change every year or so, as I cant afford to give money away for the sake of a couple of hours online.
I switched to ENGIE at the end of last year. Didn’t like their ancient, clunky online offering so changed to Electricity de France.
Title: Re: Energy Switching
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 October 2017, 21:26:32
I'm with Energie (I think that's how its spelled) at the moment, who are cheap and seem easy to deal with. We tend to change every year or so, as I cant afford to give money away for the sake of a couple of hours online.
I switched to ENGIE at the end of last year. Didn’t like their ancient, clunky online offering so changed to Electricity de France.

Yeah, that's how its spelt.  :-[ ;D.............swmbo deals with the online stuff so I wouldn't know about clunky. She hasn't complained though, so I assume its ok. I would hear about it if it wasn't.
Title: Re: Energy Switching
Post by: biggriffin on 05 October 2017, 21:48:33
Can't be asked to fook about, for £2-3, quid a week. 

Now if I was a retired type with nowt to do, then wow I've saved a fortune, and tell all my mates down the bowls club.
Title: Re: Energy Switching
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 05 October 2017, 22:09:13
Can't be asked to fook about, for £2-3, quid a week. 



Don't you shop around for your car insurance either?  ???  Happy to pay £150 more than you have to?  :-\
Title: Re: Energy Switching
Post by: Shackeng on 05 October 2017, 22:35:19
Don't forget once you've found the cheapest/best deal for you, check and see if it still is after using a cashback site. :y
Title: Re: Energy Switching
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 05 October 2017, 22:36:43
Don't forget once you've found the cheapest/best deal for you, check and see if it still is after using a cashback site. :y

Ah! I forgot about cashback sites!!!!  :o  Cheers Shacks!  :-*  :y
Title: Re: Energy Switching
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 October 2017, 23:03:01
I believe we got around £150 from cashback when we switched to Engie.  :y
Title: Re: Energy Switching
Post by: Steve B on 06 October 2017, 14:06:59
We are with british gas for gas and electric.... and am going to try this swap provider thing out cos i hate them  ;D ;D